Alzheimer's disease and dental management.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major disorder of old age and the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is loss of intelligence, memory, and cognitive functions. It is usually associated with aging, but there are many possible causes. Older adults are the most rapidly growing segment of the population. To maintain lifelong good oral health, the elderly need regular dental care. This review of AD summarizes the causes, epidemiology, diagnosis, and dental management of patients with AD.
Kocaelli
Hümeyra
H
University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey. humeryrakocaelli@yahoo.com
Yaltirik
Mehmet
M
Yargic
L Ilhan
LI
Ozbas
Hakan
H
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence / Q000502:physiology; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology; D009909:Oral Health; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care