Doctors guide to oral health among elderly patients
Author(s)
Joe Linton Sheb and Abd Al-Rahim Muhammad
Publication Information
Riyadh: King Saud University, 1426 H
Abstract
The elderly segment represents the most developed among the population, and the process of aging and its attendant diseases have an impact on oral health and function; It is therefore very important that doctors be able to distinguish oral infections, diagnosis and treatment methods, the aim of this Guide is to provide a summary of the impact of progress in life and systemic diseases and treatment in general oral health, and present evidence. Also, a presentation of the causes of pathological phenomena and clinical and therapeutic methods of oral diseases most prevalent among the elderly.