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Oral health in the elderly patient and its impact on general well-being: a nonsystematic review

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,...

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Autores principales: Gil-Montoya, José Antonio, Ferreira de Mello, Ana Lucia, Barrios, Rocío, Gonzalez-Moles, Miguel Angel, Bravo, Manuel
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334280/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25709420
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S54630
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Sumario: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.