Geriatric dentistry, also known as geriodontics, is a specialized branch of dental care that specifically caters to the oral health needs of older adults.






As individuals age, they may encounter unique dental challenges, including tooth loss, gum diseases, dry mouth, and oral cancers. The field of geriatric dentistry aims to address these issues through comprehensive dental care, emphasizing preventive measures, restorative procedures, and maintaining optimal oral function.

This is the age when we need to have proper nutrition and chewing of food to fight the major health issues and thus need to have good dental care to have good overall health.

Edentulism is the result of a mostly preventable oral disease process that is a worldwide public health concern. The loss of the permanent dentition is a multi-factorial process resulting from the impact of dental caries, periodontal disease, and social factors.
People who have lost teeth are referred to as (either partially or completely) edentulous (edentate), however, those who have not lost teeth are referred to as dentate.

Functions of Teeth
Support the lips and cheeks, providing for a fuller, more aesthetically pleasing appearance
Maintain an individual's bite or occlusion
Along with the tongue and lips, assist with proper pronunciation of words
Preserve/maintain the height of the alveolar ridge Mastication of food.

Consequences Of Edentulism
Resorption of the alveolar ridge
Reduced chewing efficiency & Limitation of food selection
Speech impairment
Change in appearance
Psychosocial impact
Reduced quality of life

Why Replace A Missing Tooth/Teeth?
Aesthetics
Improved function
Mastication
Speech
Prevention of food packing and mucosal trauma
Space maintenance
Alveolar bone maintenance
Reestablishment of occlusion and prevention of malocclusion
Reduce load on remaining teeth