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Periodontal care

P R Kamen1

  • 1Division of Periodontics, Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery, New York, New York, USA.

Dental Clinics of North America
|October 31, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Periodontal disease prevalence rises with age, but aging itself isn't the cause. Past history and lifestyle factors are key drivers, not age alone.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerodontology
  • Periodontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Periodontal disease prevalence increases with age.
  • Edentulism is declining, leading to more teeth at risk for periodontal disease.
  • Severe periodontal disease affects a smaller segment of the population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between age and periodontal disease.
  • To identify factors contributing to increased periodontal disease prevalence in older adults.
  • To evaluate the impact of aging on periodontal treatment considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent epidemiological surveys on periodontal disease.
  • Analysis of factors associated with disease prevalence and severity.
  • Consideration of treatment modifications for older patients.

Main Results:

  • Age-related increases in periodontal disease are linked to past disease history, social, and behavioral factors, not aging itself.
  • Chronologic age does not contraindicate periodontal treatment.
  • Chronic diseases and polypharmacy in older adults may influence diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Periodontal disease management in older adults should consider individual health history and lifestyle, not solely chronological age.
  • Age is not a barrier to effective periodontal treatment.
  • Healthcare providers must account for comorbidities and medications when treating periodontal disease in the elderly.

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