RESTORATIVE TREATMENT METHODS FOR ORAL HEALTH OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS

Abstract

Geriatric dentistry is a specialized field focused on preserving and treating the oral health of elderly individuals. With the increasing elderly population, the importance of oral health has grown, as systemic diseases can directly affect oral health, while oral diseases can also negatively impact overall health. Common dental diseases in elderly individuals include dental caries, root surface caries, rampant caries, and tooth wear, and various treatments are available for these conditions. Additionally, since systemic diseases and medications can affect oral and dental health, special attention should be given during dental treatment processes. A multidisciplinary approach should be adopted in treatment processes, offering solutions tailored to age-related needs. In recent years, mobile dentistry, a method that allows elderly individuals with mobility limitations to receive dental treatment at home, has also come into focus.

Keywords

• gerodontics
• tooth decay
• mobile dentistry

GERİATRİK HASTALARIN AĞIZ SAĞLIĞINA YÖNELİK RESTORATİF TEDAVİ YÖNTEMLERİ

Abstract

Geriatrik diş hekimliği, yaşlı bireylerin ağız sağlığını koruma ve tedavi etme konusunda özel bir alandır. Yaşlı nüfusun artmasıyla birlikte ağız sağlığının önemi artmıştır, çünkü sistemik hastalıklar ağız sağlığını doğrudan etkileyebilirken, ağız hastalıkları da genel sağlık durumunu olumsuz etkileyebilmektedir. Yaşlı bireylerde sık görülen diş hastalıkları arasında diş çürüğü, kök yüzey çürükleri, rampant çürükler ve diş aşınmaları yer almaktadır ve bu hastalıklara yönelik çeşitli tedaviler uygulanabilmektedir. Ayrıca sistemik hastalıklar ve ilaçlar, ağız ve diş sağlığını etkileyebileceğinden diş tedavi süreçlerinde dikkatli olunmalıdır. Tedavi süreçlerinde multidisipliner bir yaklaşım benimsenmeli ve yaşa bağlı ihtiyaçlara uygun çözümler sunulmalıdır. Hareket kısıtlılığı olan yaşlı bireylerin evlerinde diş tedavisi almasını sağlayan bir yöntem olan Mobil diş hekimliği de son yıllarda gündeme gelmektedir.

Keywords

• gerodonti
• diş çürüğü
• mobil diş hekimliği

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