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Review
. 2002 May;93(5):521-4.
doi: 10.1067/moe.2002.123538.

Alzheimer's disease and dental management

Hümeyra Kocaelli  1 , Mehmet Yaltirik, L Ilhan Yargic, Hakan Ozbas
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Review

Alzheimer's disease and dental management

Hümeyra Kocaelli et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2002 May.

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major disorder of old age and the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is loss of intelligence, memory, and cognitive functions. It is usually associated with aging, but there are many possible causes. Older adults are the most rapidly growing segment of the population. To maintain lifelong good oral health, the elderly need regular dental care. This review of AD summarizes the causes, epidemiology, diagnosis, and dental management of patients with AD.

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