Is Depression Associated with Edentulism in Canadian Adults?

It has been hypothesized that depression can be both a risk factor and a consequence of oral diseases. Tooth loss leads to discomfort, pain, and functional limitations which could lead to disability and, subsequently, to handicap. However, the association between depression and edentulism has not be...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Al Shamrany, Muneera
Other Authors: Lawrence, Herenia P.
Language:en_ca
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/17489