A short report on tooth replacement in an older suburban population in Nigeria

ConclusionMany elderly individuals had poor knowledge about removable dentures and the importance of tooth replacement. About half of the participants had full complement of teeth and only 7.1% of those with tooth loss reported denture wear. Major reasons for non‐use of dentures were due to economic reasons.
Source: Gerodontology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research