Jaw, Edentulous
| Medical Definition: |
The total absence of teeth from either the mandible or the maxilla, but not both. Total absence of teeth from both is MOUTH, EDENTULOUS. Partial absence of teeth in either is JAW, EDENTULOUS, PARTIALLY. |
| Guide Notes: |
note category: do not confuse with ANODONTIA (see note there); = total absence of teeth from mandible or maxilla; partial absence of teeth from mandible or maxilla = JAW, EDENTULOUS, PARTIALLY; total absence of teeth from both jaws = MOUTH, EDENTULOUS; co |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mouth, Edentulous (1966-1979) |
Jaw, Edentulous Categories.
Jaw, Edentulous Medical Definitions and Terms
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