Effects of Aging on Periodontal Health

By Sivaraman Prakasam, BDS, MSD, PhD

As health care professionals, dental team members must take into account the changes to the oral cavity that are caused by the normal aging process in older adult patients. Understanding these age-related changes plays an important role when determining a long-term prevention program, which is often individualized to patients’ needs with the goal of helping them maintain optimal oral health. This article “Effects of Aging on Periodontal Health” reviews the periodontal changes to cells, immune response, and gingival composition caused by age. I hope you find this article to be a valuable resource to help you manage older adult patients. The Colgate-Palmolive Company is delighted to have provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this continuing education article series.

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