Consequences of tooth loss: 1. The patient perspective--aesthetic and functional implications.
Tooth loss in adults is becoming less common, and the attitudes of patients and professionals towards it have changed dramatically over the last quarter of a century. This paper explores these changes, from the patient's perspective, in terms of psychological perspectives, aesthetics, function and the need or desire for tooth replacement. A second paper will examine the evidence available on the positional and functional changes following tooth loss.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians need to have an awareness of changes in disease patterns, trends in patient expectations and the demand for restorative interventions.
Craddock
Helen L
HL
Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK.
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D012649:Self Concept; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation