Systematic reviews and longitudinal prospective/ retrospective studies (randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials and cohort studies) were chosen that reported outcomes following ...

Tooth loss is extremely common. It’s estimated that 69 percent of adults 35 to 44 have lost at least one adult tooth. By age 74, about a quarter of Americans lose all of their adult teeth. When you ...

This case involved a healthy 73-year-old woman and her general dentist. She was deciding between two clinical treatments: an implant to replace tooth #4 or a fixed partial denture from teeth #3 and #5 ...

Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Partial dentures may replace multiple missing teeth, enhancing chewing, speaking, and preserving the alignment of remaining teeth. There are various types of partial dentures, differing in materials ...

Like life, tooth loss happens. Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace missing teeth -- that's what ...