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AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
Volume 60, Issue -, Pages 14-19Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/adj.12280
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Ageing; diabetes; non-surgical therapy; oral hygiene; peri-implantitis; periodontal disease
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In the next few years there will be a great increase in the percentage of the population aged over 65. Not only will they have more teeth than previous generations, but also a large number of implants. The increase in age is accompanied by an increase in the prevalence and incidence of periodontal diseases. In addition, there is a decrease in manual dexterity and an increase in co-morbidity and medications affecting the oral cavity. Dental care in aged care facilities can be poor and access to dental professionals difficult. This article discusses these issues.
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