Edentulous

Edentulous

Edentulous (pronunciation: /iːˈdɛntjʊləs/), derived from the Latin word "edentulus", meaning "without teeth", is a medical term used to describe the state of being toothless to at least some degree.

Etymology

The term "edentulous" is derived from the Latin word "edentulus", which means "without teeth". It is a combination of the prefix "e-", meaning "without", and "dentulus", the diminutive form of "dens", which means "tooth".

Related Terms

• Denture: A prosthetic device constructed to replace missing teeth. Dentures are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.
• Partial Denture: A type of denture that replaces some, but not all, of the teeth in a dental arch.
• Complete Denture: A type of denture that replaces all of the teeth in a dental arch.
• Implant: A surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.
• Prosthodontics: The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

See Also

• Oral Health
• Dental Prosthesis
• Dental Implant
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Edentulous
• Wikipedia's article - Edentulous

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