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. 2021 Apr;65(2):285-305.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2020.11.005. Epub 2021 Jan 28.

Geriatric Phenotypes and Their Impact on Oral Health

Roseann Mulligan  1 , Piedad Suarez Durall  2
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Geriatric Phenotypes and Their Impact on Oral Health

Roseann Mulligan et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Older adults have multiple morbidities that can impact oral, systemic, and psychological health. Although each disorder requires consideration from the provider before treatment, by assessing the common phenotypic presentations of older adults, we can better understand, select, and coordinate treatment modifications that would need to be considered and implemented for dental care.

Keywords: Edentulism; Geriatric dentistry; Infection and inflammation; Malnutrition; Multimorbidity; Phenotypes; Polypharmacy; Salivary hypofunction.

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Disclosure Dr Mulligan and Dr Suarez attest that they have no commercial or financial conflicts of interest related to the contents of this article.

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