Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 226-227, December 2005

Patients with epilepsy may have an increased risk of tooth loss

Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Sciences, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany

Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle

Original Article

Karolyhazy K, Kivovics P, Rajavaara P, Vainionpaa L, Rattya J, Knip M, et al. Prosthodontic status and recommended care of patients with epilepsy. J Prosthet Dent 2005;93(2):177-82.

Level of Evidence

3b

Purpose/Question

The purpose of this study was to examine whether epilepsy is related to increased tooth loss.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Case-control study

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00179-X

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.09.010

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 226-227, December 2005