An Epidemiological Survey Of Denture-Related Lesions In A Geriatric Population In Malaysia

Authors

  • Tara Bai Taiyeb Ali Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya
  • Rosnah Binti Zain Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya
  • Raja Latifah Raja Jallaludin Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya
  • Ishak Abdul Razak Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/adum.vol6no1.12

Keywords:

epidemiology, geriatric, denture-related lesions

Abstract

The prevalence of tooth loss amongst the elderly is generally very high. Hence mastication and subsequently nutrition is greatly affected leading to the impairment of their general health. Therefore denture construction is an important aspect in the rehabilitation of the oral and general health in most elderlies. However poor;y constructed dentures and lack of maintenance coupled with various other health and health related problems of the elderly, for unstance poor general health especially with immunocompromised states, multiple medication intake, xerostomia, reduced mobility, economic status, mental state and ignorance may all lead to discomfort and denture associated lesions in these elderly patients.

          

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Published

1998-12-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (1998)

Section

Special Article

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