Limited prosthesis wear in geriatric diabetic edentulous patients: A social morbidity

Abstract

Tooth loss is a widespread geriatric healthcare issue. The problems with the complete denture wear in edentulous patients are compounded by the coexisting diabetes. The dryness of thin oral mucosa resultant from diabetes or as side effect of medications used for various advanced age health problems lead to restricted prosthesis wear. Impaired chewing ability and denture problems can cause isolation among geriatric population.

Complete denture - Denture wear - Diabetes - Halitosis

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