Janto Michael, Iurcov Raluca, Daina Cristian Marius, Neculoiu Daniela Carmen, Venter Alina Cristiana, Badau Dana, Cotovanu Adrian, Negrau Marcel, Suteu Corina Lacramioara, Sabau Monica, Daina Lucia Georgeta
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School, University of Oradea, 1 December Sq., 410081 Oradea, Romania.
Dentistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania.
J Pers Med. 2022 Feb 28;12(3):372. doi: 10.3390/jpm12030372.
Dental health is often neglected among the elderly because of the numerous comorbidities in this population, such as cardiovascular diseases. However, dental health influences general health and quality of life by impacting both the general health and the psychological state of the individual. The present review highlights the main dental comorbidities in the elderly population, their impact on the quality of life, the barriers towards access to dental care in the elderly and methods to improve their dental health. Information related to dental care and its importance must be provided both to older individuals and their caregivers in order to detect dental pathology and treat it adequately. Ensuring dental health involves the whole society of elders, caregivers, dental care providers, the public sector, health policymakers, and the private sector.
由于老年人群存在众多合并症，如心血管疾病等，牙齿健康常常被忽视。然而，牙齿健康通过影响个体的整体健康和心理状态，进而影响总体健康和生活质量。本综述着重介绍了老年人群中主要的牙齿合并症、它们对生活质量的影响、老年人获得牙科护理的障碍以及改善其牙齿健康的方法。必须向老年人及其护理人员提供与牙齿护理及其重要性相关的信息，以便发现牙齿病变并进行充分治疗。确保牙齿健康涉及老年人群体、护理人员、牙科护理提供者、公共部门、卫生政策制定者和私营部门等整个社会。
