Physiology of Aging of Older Adults : Systemic and Oral Health Considerations - 07/09/14
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This article reviews the concepts of physiologic reserve, the principles of the normative aging process as exemplified by the cardiovascular, neurologic, and musculoskeletal systems. How these principles apply to oral health, and age-related changes in the oral cavity itself, is reviewed and suggests how they may affect disease management by oral health care providers. It does not focus on diseases related to aging, but rather aims to explore the normal physiologic changes associated with aging dentition and systemic changes related to age, thus enabling clinicians to obtain a better understanding of the presentation of older adults and how it may change their approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Physiology, Aging adults, Oral health, Normal aging, Age-dependent changes, Systemic
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Conflict of Interest: The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 58 - N° 4
P. 729-738 - octobre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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