Aging and Edentulous State
Changing patterns of oral health of older adults in industrialized countries. A. Epidemiology: funtionally dependent and independent elderly B. Teeth for life for older adult. C. Anatomical...
View ArticleGeriatric Dentistry: The Dentate Elderly
Trends in Dental Status of the Elderly and factors influencing attitudes to oral health care. 1. Classification of dentate older adults 2. Characteristics of each classification 3. Associated ental...
View ArticleThreats to Oral Health in Older Adults
Outline and Topics, potential threats to the ideal of retaining teeth for life. 1. Planning stage 2. Factors affecting oral health of older adults. 3. Factors leading to increased tooth retention by...
View ArticleAging and Periodontal Diseases
Issues involved with periodontal diseases in aging. 1. The frequency with which periodontal diseases are seen in older population. 2. The biological age changes that take place in the periodontium. 3....
View ArticleConsequences of Tooth Loss
Consequences of Edentulousness 1. Anatomical changes 2. Impaired mastication 3. Limitation of food selection, especially nutritious foods 4. Speech impairment 5. Appearance change 6. Psychosocial...
View ArticleRoot Caries
Review of the etiology, diagnosis and management methodologies for root caries 1. Primary root caries a. Clinical characteristics 2. Diagnosis 3. Etiology 4. Management 5. Preventive measures for...
View ArticleGeriatric Endodontics
Endodontics and the older adults. Special issues affecting endodontic decision making and treatment of the elderly. 1. Primary endodontic lesion 2. Problesm of access to infection 3. Endodontic...
View ArticleGeriatric Rehabilitation
Functionality Oriented Treatment Planning. Principles in shortened dental arches. 1. Concept of shortened dental arches. 2. Indications and contraindications. 3. Applications of the SDA Concept. 4....
View ArticleTooth Loss
Common Causes of Tooth Loss in Older Adults 1. Perio disease 2. Root caries 3. Tooth wear 4. Systemi disease 5. Poorly designed dentures Tooth Loss is a post from: Dentures
View ArticleTreatment with Fixed Prostheses
Next generation of elderly adults are committed to high level of oral health. They consider their teeth important for their self-image and the ability to enjoy eating. They will be able to pay...
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