Best Geriatric Dentistry, Dentist, Dental Clinic In Bandra & Khar, Mumbai
Dentistry for senior citizens. Gum diseases, pyorrhoea, loose teeth, and missing teeth. All can be easily resolved using General Dentistry techniques (see section on General Dentistry, Dentures and Implants).
Teeth Decay
► Increases between ages 55 – 75
► Elderly are keeping teeth longer
Combination of constant assault by everyday activities such as bruxism, chewing, and difficulty in daily oral hygiene increases incidents of caries.
Treatment of decay indicated by extent of decay
► Fillings
► RCT
► Crowns
► Dentures
► Implants
Gingivae
Gingivitis : inflammation of gums
Periodontitis : loss of attachment of tooth root to bone
► Between the ages of 35-44, there is normally 22% loss of attachment
► Between the ages of 65-75, there is normally 55% loss of attachment
► For 75 years or older, three is normally 65% loss of attachment