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  2. Geriatric dentistry - Wikipedia

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    Geriatric dentistry is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of problems associated with age related diseases. [1] The mouth is referred to as a mirror of overall health, reinforcing that oral health is an integral part of general health.

  3. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment for angular cheilitis is typically based on the underlying causes along with the use of a barrier cream. [2] Frequently an antifungal and antibacterial cream is also tried. [ 2 ] Angular cheilitis is a fairly common problem, [ 2 ] with estimates that it affects 0.7% of the population. [ 3 ]

  4. Dental attrition - Wikipedia

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    Dental attrition is a type of tooth wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact, [1] resulting in loss of tooth tissue, usually starting at the incisal or occlusal surfaces. Tooth wear is a physiological process and is commonly seen as a normal part of aging.

  5. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Although occlusal splints are generally considered a reversible treatment, [49] sometimes partial coverage splints lead to pathologic tooth migration (changes in the position of teeth). Normally splints are only worn during sleep, and therefore probably do nothing for people who engage in parafunctional activities during wakefulness rather than ...

  6. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    In certain cases antibiotics or dental surgery may be recommended. [12] Clinical investigations demonstrate that quitting smoking and making dietary changes enhance periodontal health. [13] [14] Globally, 538 million people were estimated to be affected in 2015 and has been known to affect 10–15% of the population generally.

  7. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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    Before the discovery of antibiotics, chronic tooth infections were often linked to a variety of health problems, and therefore removal of a diseased tooth was a common treatment for various medical conditions. Instruments used for dental extractions date back several centuries.

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