Tooth loss prevalence and risk indicators among adult people visiting community health centers in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: S K Shabana Begum (Author), V Chandra Sekhara Reddy (Author), R. V. S. Krishna Kumar (Author), K M Sudhir (Author), G Srinivasulu (Author), S K Noushad Ali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: The relationship between oral health and tooth retention is complex. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the main reasons for tooth loss; the contribution of other modifying factors such as cultural beliefs, socioeconomic characteristics, access to dental care, and dental practi...