Dental state in geriatric patients

Abstract

Introduction: Prosthodontic care is needed in aging patients as they tend to be most neglected.Aim: This paper intends to highlight the importance of edentulism and its treatment in elderly population.Material and Method: Target population was surveyed and studied.Results: It was seen that geriatric patients require dentures and special prosthesis depending on edentulism and their suitability.Discussion: It is need of hour that considering higher age and dentate state appropriate measures are taken.Conclusion: Prosthodontic care for elderly is a critical subject which needs special effort by the fraternity.