Geriatric Dentistry- A Review
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2020, Volume 7, Issue 11, Pages 5158-5162
Abstract
Dental care of geriatric patients is challenging due to the systemic diseases as well as the changes occurring in oral tissues with age. The main goals of geriatric dentistry are timely diagnosis and treatment of such patients so as to maintain their oral and general health. The elderly patients must be motivated and educated with the ways of preventive dental care.
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