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Common oral conditions in the elderly.

E R Hatton1, C M Gogan, M N Hatton

  • 1State University of New York at Buffalo.

American Family Physician
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Oral health issues are increasingly common in elderly patients due to population aging. Physicians should be aware of common oral lesions, including periodontal disease and erythroplakia, a precursor to oral cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oral Pathology
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • The aging population presents a growing demographic challenge for healthcare providers.
  • Oral health conditions are prevalent in elderly individuals, impacting overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform physicians about common oral lesions in elderly patients.
  • To highlight the significance of periodontal disease and oral cancer precursors in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on age-related oral conditions.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on oral health in the elderly.

Main Results:

  • Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the elderly.
  • Common denture-related issues include traumatic ulceration and inflammatory conditions.
  • Erythroplakia is more frequently observed than leukoplakia as an oral carcinoma precursor in this age group.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians require increased awareness of geriatric oral pathology.
  • Early detection of oral lesions, particularly erythroplakia, is crucial for managing oral cancer risk in the elderly.

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