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Management of tooth surface loss [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Dental Journal, 2002
This part of the series is devoted to tooth surface loss (TSL) not caused by caries or trauma. The management of this form of generalised TSL is included in this series because knowledge of occlusion is needed for both the diagnosis and, when indicated, treatment.
Davies, S. J.   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Wear of human teeth: a tribological perspective [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The four main types of wear in teeth are attrition (enamel-on-enamel contact), abrasion (wear due to abrasive particles in food or toothpaste), abfraction (cracking in enamel and subsequent material loss), and erosion (chemical decomposition of the tooth)
Amaechi B. T.   +18 more
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A multilevel analysis of the importance of oral health instructions for preventing tooth loss: The 8020 Promotion Foundation Study of Japanese Dental Patients

open access: yesBMC Oral Health, 2020
Background Many studies have reported risk factors for tooth loss. Oral health instruction is considered effective at improving oral health behavior and oral health.
Mizuki Saito   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A long-term follow-up analysis of associations between tooth loss and multiple cancers in the Linxian General Population cohort

open access: yesJournal of the National Cancer Center, 2021
Poor oral health, indicated by tooth loss and periodontal disease, may be an important risk factor for various cancers. Prior studies have found inconsistent associations between tooth loss and several cancer types.
Yukiko Yano   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Randomized Shortened Dental Arch Study: Tooth Loss [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The evidence concerning the management of shortened dental arch (SDA) cases is sparse. This multi-center study was aimed at generating data on outcomes and survival rates for two common treatments, removable dental prostheses (RDP) for molar replacement ...
Busche, E.   +20 more
core   +1 more source

Associations between tooth loss and prognostic biomarkers and the risk for cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary heart disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Underlying mechanisms behind the hypothesized relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) have been insufficiently explored.
, STABILITY Investigators   +15 more
core   +1 more source

Is parity a cause of tooth loss? Perceptions of northern Nigerian Hausa women.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
BACKGROUND:Reproduction affects the general health of women, especially when parity is high. The relationship between parity and oral health is not as clear, although it is a widespread customary belief that pregnancy results in tooth loss.
Elizabeth O Oziegbe, Lynne A Schepartz
doaj   +1 more source

Primary culprit for tooth loss!!

open access: yesJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2016
Aim: In order to facilitate planning for dental health services and to progress strategies to continue the reduction in tooth loss, it is important to identify the factors that result in such loss.
Sailavanya Nuvvula   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

An analysis of the decision-making process for single implant treatment in general practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background: There is little information on the decision-making process for single implant treatment in general practice. Aim: To study the incidence of and the factors associated with the decision to perform single implant treatment after tooth ...
Cosyn, Jan   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence of permanent tooth loss among children and adults in a suburban area of Chennai

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dental Research, 2011
Aim: To determine the prevalence of permanent tooth loss among children and adults in a suburban area of Chennai. Design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Study setting: The study was conducted in Tiruverkadu, a suburban area of Chennai.
Benley George   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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