Prevalence of self-reported systemic diseases among edentulous patient visiting tertiary care hospital of Nepal

Edentulous patients exhibit a high burden of systemic disease, often without full treatment or awareness of systemic links. Regression analysis suggests a complex, potentially bidirectional relationship between edentulism and systemic disease, challenging assumption of linear causality. Surprisingly, people with higher education or professional jobs were not protected from these conditions. These results highlight the need for better awareness, integrated care between dental and medical services.