Problems of geriatric patients in dental setup

Abstract

Oral health is an integral part of public health and influence physical and mental well-being and quality of life of the elderly person. dental care for geriatric patients has increased at this time. Treatment and diagnosis of geriatrics that challenging patients, as these patients have both systemic and oral problems. There is a systemic disease with oral manifestations related to the patient is unaware condition. It can be diagnosed or speculate with doctor after examination and investigation. Edentulousness and lack of rehabilitation prosthodontics prevent frail elders of choosing the food they like and reject they love to eat, which is a prerequisite for feeling of well being. oral mucosal diseases and lesions which is common in older people. Lichenoid mucosal lesions can also be caused by a variety of common medications prescribed to older patients. The biggest challenge is to providing affordable, accessible, and equitable health care for this population. Oral health is an important part of the general health and affects the physical and mental well-being and quality life of older people.