Islas-Granillo et al identified risk factors for an elderly Mexican adult to become edentulous. These can help to identify a younger adult at risk who might benefit from preventive measures. The authors are from Universidad Autonoma del Estrado de Hidalgo, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Universidad Autonoma de Campeche, Indiana/Purdue University at Indianapolis School of Dentistry and the Regenstrief Institute (Indianapolis).
