Anatomo-clinical correlations between canines edentation and their impact on protein metabolism

Abstract

Proteins are a group of organic substances, that play multiple roles in the body. The body procures amino acids, indispensable for the biosynthesis of its own proteins. Edentation is a pathological condition characterized by the absence of one or more teeth on the dental arch. This pathological condition occurs due to tooth loss. Patients suffering from impaired masticatory function, through edentulousness, can adapt the consistency of food to their dental status, or rely on the digestive system, to compensate for the lack of oral preparation of food. The lack of one or more teeth can lead to poor chewing, because larger pieces of food are swallowed, leading to digestive disorders. These circumstances lead to a poor intake of nutrients by decreasing intestinal absorption, or increase the likelihood of digestive diseases. Thus, dysfunction of masticatory efficiency may be detrimental to general health.