Prosthodontic management of geriatric patients

Abstract

Aging is a natural part of becoming older. The need for dental care does not usually increase with age. In addition to working to extend people's lives, healthcare workers should focus on improving the quality of life in their golden years. The loss of a tooth may have a devastating effect on your ability to chew, as well as your self-esteem and oral health. Age, illness, trauma, metabolic problems, and dietary inadequacies are only few of the causes of excessive bone resorption. Focal infections in the mouth and systemic disorders are the main causes of alveolar bone resorption, particularly in medically impaired individuals. Dental treatment for elderly patients who are coping with several medical conditions, including those that are long-term and severe, and include pharmacological and psychological side effects, is known as geriatric dentistry. The purpose of this article is to give a summary of the many factors that must be considered while providing dental care to an elderly patient, as well as strategies for cultivating the appropriate mentality toward dental care for this population.