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Elderly at Greater Risk for Root Caries : A Look at the Multifactorial Risks with Emphasis on Genetics Susceptibility
Joint Authors
Gati, Daniel
Vieira, Alexandre Rezende
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Root caries is one of the most significant dental problems among older adults today.
Many studies have demonstrated that older adults are at greater risk for developing root caries.
Here we examine what risk factors older adults are prone to and explain how they contribute to higher rates of oral disease, in particular root caries.
The elderly are at risk for root caries due to dentures, lack of dexterity, a shift from complex to simple sugars, and poor oral hygiene.
Decreased salivary flow and its manifestations with other social/behavioral and medical factors may provide a more comprehensive explanation to a higher frequency of root caries in older adults.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gati, Daniel& Vieira, Alexandre Rezende. 2011. Elderly at Greater Risk for Root Caries : A Look at the Multifactorial Risks with Emphasis on Genetics Susceptibility. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487912
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gati, Daniel& Vieira, Alexandre Rezende. Elderly at Greater Risk for Root Caries : A Look at the Multifactorial Risks with Emphasis on Genetics Susceptibility. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487912
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gati, Daniel& Vieira, Alexandre Rezende. Elderly at Greater Risk for Root Caries : A Look at the Multifactorial Risks with Emphasis on Genetics Susceptibility. International Journal of Dentistry. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487912
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487912