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Rates of complete edentulism have been decreasing, particularly in the past few decades, in a number of countries [18]. However, considerable variation exists in the rate of edentulism in many populations, with no simple observable relationship between socio‐economic and socio‐demographic indicators and complete edentulism rates, nor enhanced access to care and complete edentulism rates [19]. There is a growing trend towards retention of teeth longer into life, leading to increased rates of partial edentulism, particularly in middle‐aged populations and older [20]. Partially dentate individuals appear to have changing expectations and preferences to treatment strategies focused on conservation and restoration of missing teeth by fixed prostheses [21].