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CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS IN AGING
Volume 10, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
DOVE MEDICAL PRESS LTD
DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S54630
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oral health; oral health-related quality of life; well-being; elderly
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Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous cases of dry mouth and oral cancer. There is wide evidence that periodontitis is a risk factor for certain systemic diseases, and impaired oral health has been associated with mastication and nutritional problems, especially among the elderly, with highly negative effects on their quality of life. In this nonsystematic review, the authors discuss the importance of evaluating the oral health of the geriatric population in a comprehensive manner, beyond simple clinical assessments.
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