ORAL HEALTH AND TREATMENT NEED IN PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA

Abstract

More and more elderly folks are living with dementia and yet have their natural teeth. The purpose of this systematic review is to present the available literature on the topic of dental hygiene and oral health in dementia patients aged 65 and up. Results for periodontitis, plaque, gingival bleeding, and help with dental care were all higher in the dementia-related older adults whose studies were considered. Dementia in the elderly is associated with decreased saliva production, stomatitis, and candidiasis.

Keywords

• oral health
• dementia
• quality of life
• oral hygiene