Dentistry & Oral Hygiene

Gerodontology is that the study of the dentition and dental issues in older patients that involves the identification and treatment of dental injuries, diseases or defects. The physiological, pathologic and psychological changes in geriatric patients impact the dental treatment. Periodontology deals with the study of supporting structures of teeth and connected diseases. The periodontium includes the animal tissue, alveolar bone, solid body substance and periodontic ligament. The invention of the microorganism that plays a crucial role within the periodontic diseases and also the pathological process of disease may be an advanced and complex topic.

Oral disease burden faced by older adults

Diabetes and periodontal disease

Geriatric pharmacology: principles and implications for oral health

Caries, tooth loss and conventional tooth replacement for oral health

Comorbidities that affect dental care for the older patient

Mechanical plaque control

Identification of periodontal pathogens

Plaque induced gingival diseases