THERAPY SPECIFICS FOR EDENTULOUS ELDERLY PATIENTS
Keywords:
bezubost, gerijatrija
Abstract
Tooth loss and changes in tooth structure affect the quality of life of patients both from the aspect of orofacial health and general health as well. Lack of teeth reduces the ability to chew and swallow food, which significantly disrupts the function of the digestive system. Less pleasing appearance and speech disorders affect the patient’s psychological status and quality of social life. Elderly patients represent a specific category to which special attention should be paid when solving the problem of edentulousness.
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10. Tahani B, Khademi A, Fathollahi S. Status of geriatric education and meeting the standards of facilities in dental schools. J Educ Health Promot. 2019; 8:163. doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_220_19
Published
2025/12/21
Section
Prikaz slučaja / Case report