Geriatric Oral Health and Diseases
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Aging is a natural process. Old age should be regarded as a normal, inevitable biological phenomenon. Oral health is not separate from general health, but maintaining oral health is definitely difficult and different in old age. Oral conditions in older adults have a wide range of effects on functional status, well-being and ultimately quality of life. Promotional and preventive educational strategies involving media, self-care, self-monitoring as well as direct delivery by the dental professional, can improve oral health status of elders. This book provides an understanding of the concepts of aging, describing the changes aging brings to the human body and the oral cavity. It enlightens us regarding various strategies to improve geriatric health and the role of oral health in promoting the quality of life for older individuals. This book also lists, the common oral health problems and challenges faced by them with available literature. Thus, it brings together many diverse topics related to elderly oral care in a single book with a simple, understandable and reproducible language.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:6207467809
ISBN13:9786207467808
Release Date:March 2024
Publisher:LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Length:52 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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