[Prevalence of anodontia in elderly population of Chuvashia].
Prevalence of teeth loss was studied in a study of 784 lonely people living in homes for the elderly in Chuvashia. Teeth loss was rather frequent in the examinees. Epidemiological and clinical problems of teeth loss are analysed. A special program should be worked out on dental care for the elderly in special homes.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009735:Nursing Homes; D015995:Prevalence; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology