title: [Tooth, mouth and prostheses care in geriatrics].
abstract: Oral hygiene and denture cleansing may seem to be of little significance with respect to problems of general health. However both are necessary in order to: (a) conserve the remaining teeth; (b) maintain the functions of the denture; (c) prevent other diseases; and (d) preserve the well-being of the patient. Principles which can be put into practice even under the conditions of geriatric care or hospitalization are demonstrated.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods*; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000517:prevention & control; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000379:methods
vernacular_title: Zahn-, Mund- und Prothesenpflege in der Geriatrie.