Dental problems in the elderly.
The lack of adequate oral care is a major problem in the elderly, causing oral and dental conditions that can predispose to nutritional deficiencies, communication difficulties, and devastating dental disease. Good oral hygiene, especially in hospitalized, chronically ill patients, is emphasized to prevent oral infection and periodontal disease.
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003729:Dental Care; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology