"Tooth Loss" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The failure to retain teeth as a result of disease or injury.
| Descriptor ID |
D016388
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C07.465.714.804 C07.793.870
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Tooth Loss" by people in Profiles.
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Attachment loss with postmenopausal age and smoking. J Periodontal Res. 1997 Oct; 32(7):619-25.