PMID: 26819997Jan 29, 2016Paper

Dental Care in the Frail Older Adult: Special Considerations and Recommendations

Journal of the California Dental Association
Pamela Stein, Joanna Aalboe

Abstract

Frail older adults disproportionately suffer from untreated dental problems. Age-related biological changes to hard and soft dental tissues, existing medical conditions, polypharmacy, diet and uncontrolled plaque exacerbate the problem. All of these factors increase the complexity of treatment and will differ greatly from standard treatment of younger adults. This article discusses the key considerations and suggestions for risk assessment, disease management, treatment planning and palliative care to maintain the patient's comfort and quality of life.

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