title: The inevitable maladies of the mature dentition.
abstract: Patients who are in their mature years should be advised about the numerous ways in which teeth and supporting structures degenerate in the later years of life. This knowledge will allow patients to make special efforts to prevent, reduce, eliminate or treat the oral problems associated with aging.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000517:prevention & control; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000517:prevention & control; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*