Oral changes in Geriatrics

Geriatric dentistry is a specialized multidisciplinary branch of general dentistry designed to provide dental services to elderly patients.Oral health has a critical impact on the functional, psychological, and economic aspects of the overall quality of life. Oral health affects the elderly with regards to diet and nutrition intake, psychosocial interaction, and general well-being. Thus a proper and detailed knowledge about the various manifestations are to be known.