Journal article
Oral Health Factors Related to Rapid Oral Health Deterioration among Older Adults: A Narrative Review
Journal of clinical medicine, Vol.12(9), 3202
01/01/2023
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093202
PMCID: PMC10179735
PMID: 37176641
Abstract
Older adults who face systemic health issues and lack adequate social support are at risk for oral health deterioration. How rapidly such changes take place depends on the severity of their medical condition and their ability to access oral health services in a timely manner. The management of dental caries and periodontal disease in this cohort is made complex by the interaction of local and host factors such as the presence of dry mouth, involvement of root surfaces, and altered wound healing. in addition to enhanced maintenance needs to avoid recurrence or progression. Tooth replacement can be beneficial in restoring oral function, allowing patients to enjoy a healthy and nutritious diet but requires careful consideration to avoid further damage to remaining dental units. Establishing a dental home for the older adult can facilitate routine surveillance, disease prevention, and patient/caregiver education to achieve oral health goals commensurate with overall health. This narrative review details oral health factors that are related to rapid oral health deterioration among older adults.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Oral Health Factors Related to Rapid Oral Health Deterioration among Older Adults: A Narrative Review
- Creators
- Jhanvi Desai - University of IowaRohit Nair - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of clinical medicine, Vol.12(9), 3202
- DOI
- 10.3390/jcm12093202
- PMID
- 37176641
- PMCID
- PMC10179735
- NLM abbreviation
- J Clin Med
- eISSN
- 2077-0383
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2023
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry
- Record Identifier
- 9984406148602771
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