Oral Care and Dentistry

Geriatric Dentistry

Geriatric dentistry is the parturition of dental care to the old people which involving in diagnosis, preventions, management and treatment of complications associated with age related problems. The mouth is indicated as a mirror of complete health, it emphasize that oral health is an innate part of overall health. In the elder age group poor oral condition has been considered a bad factor for common health problems. Older people are more prone to bad oral conditions or diseases due to enhance in chronic conditions and physical/mental problems. Thus, the elderly form a distinct group in terms of provision of treatment.