title: The impact of edentulism on oral and general health.
abstract: An adequate dentition is of importance for well-being and life quality. Despite advances in preventive dentistry, edentulism is still a major public health problem worldwide. In this narrative review, we provide a perspective on the pathways that link oral to general health. A better understanding of disease indicators is necessary for establishing a solid strategy through an organized oral health care system to prevent and treat this morbid chronic condition.
authors.affiliation: Département de Dentisterie et de Restauration, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Montréal, CP 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC, Canada H3C 3J7.
authors.forename: Elham
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Emami
authors.forename: Raphael Freitas
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.forename: Marla
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kabawat
authors.forename: Jocelyne S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Feine