Socioeconomic Factors and Complete Edentulism in North Karnataka Population

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“…Edentulism is a debilitating condition serving as the terminal sign of an ongoing oral and systemic disease process [1]. It demonstrates a multifactorial etiology characterized by physical, economic, social, and genetic influences.…”

“…It demonstrates a multifactorial etiology characterized by physical, economic, social, and genetic influences. Tooth loss is attributed to the interaction of systemic and oral health, as well as their interplay with environmental factors [1]. The prevalence of edentulism involves a complex relationship between culture, attitude, access to case, dental behavior, pathogenesis, and socio-demographic factors [1].…”

“…The examined variables include education and employment status, current and/or history of smoking, diabetes, hypertension, HIV+ status, depression/psychiatric illness, number of medications being taken, BMI, sex, and ethnicity. It has been suggested that individuals with higher education attainment, often related to improved socioeconomic status, are more likely to be aware of the importance of oral health [1]. Furthermore, these individuals are more likely able to afford the expenses of dental care, access and transportation, and the maintenance of a dental home.…”

“…Furthermore, these individuals are more likely able to afford the expenses of dental care, access and transportation, and the maintenance of a dental home. Education level and socioeconomic status have been significantly related to early onset edentulism [1,4].…”

“…Ultimately, early edentulism is a result of the interaction of multiple variables predisposing the individual to poor oral health, periodontal disease, and decay [12,1]. By gaining an understanding of the etiology and risk factors for edentulism, preventative measures can be taken to reduce the prevalence of tooth loss [1].…”