Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 7, 2026
08:15
3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
Published on: August 4, 2020
Missing teeth and their replacement in dental school and community practice patients
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington 06032-9984.
Journal of Dental Education
|June 1, 1988
Summary
Dental school patients had more missing teeth and higher rates of edentulism compared to community patients. However, both groups showed similar needs and patterns for prosthodontic tooth replacement.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Prosthodontics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Understanding tooth loss and prosthodontic needs is crucial for dental education and patient care.
- Comparing patient populations in dental schools versus community practices can reveal differences in treatment patterns and oral health status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare tooth mortality and prosthodontic replacement patterns between dental school patients and those in local dental practices.
- To assess the representativeness of dental school patient populations for prosthodontic treatment planning.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of dental records from a 20% random sample of dental school patients.
- Data collection via an established epidemiologic monitoring system for local dental practices.
- Comparison of age, sex distribution, mean missing teeth, proportion of edentulous individuals, and prosthodontic replacement rates.
Main Results:
- Dental school patients exhibited a higher mean number of missing teeth (7.63 vs. 4.87) and a greater proportion of edentulous individuals (9.8% vs. 3.4%).
- The community sample demonstrated a higher overall rate of tooth replacement.
- Both groups showed similar proportions of fixed (15%) and removable (85%) prosthodontics.
Conclusions:
- Despite differences in tooth loss severity, dental school patients share similar intraoral conditions relevant to prosthodontic treatment as community patients.
- Findings suggest dental school patient populations may be representative for training in prosthodontic procedures.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Teeth
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
01:21Tooth Anatomy
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.