Gerontology and Periodontology

Gerontology is that the study of the dentition and dental issues in older patients that involves the identification and treatment of dental injuries, diseases or defects. The physiological, pathologic and psychological changes in geriatric patients impact the dental treatment. Periodontology deals with the study of supporting structures of teeth and connected diseases. The periodontium includes the animal tissue, alveolar bone, solid body substance and periodontics ligament. The invention of the microorganism that plays a crucial role within the periodontics diseases and also the pathological process of disease may be an advanced and complex topic.

  • Oral disease burden faced by older adults
  • Diabetes and periodontal disease
  • Geriatric pharmacology: principles and implications for oral health
  • Caries, tooth loss and conventional tooth replacement for oral health
  • Comorbidities that affect dental care for the older patient
  • Mechanical plaque control
  • Identification of periodontal pathogens

Plaque induced gingival diseases