Quality of life improvement with implants

By 2020 an estimated 38 million adults worldwide will require 1 or 2 complete dentures, indicating that tooth loss and edentulousness are widespread problems that will need to be addressed. Tooth loss is associated with esthetic problems, reduced oral health −related quality of life (OHRQoL), impaired masticatory ability, and emotional distress. Tooth loss can also have a negative effect on proper food choices, comfort when eating in public, and the ability to form close relationships. The treatment options for individuals who are missing teeth or ede ntulous to some degree include conventional and implant-supported fixed prostheses (FDPs), conventional removable dental prostheses (RDPs), and implant-supported overdentures (IODs).

Source: Dental Abstracts - May 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research