Impact of ageing and drug consumption on oral health

The impact of ageing on oral health and salivary flow is usually over‐estimated possibly because of the high frequency of polypharmacy observed in this subset of patients. Understanding the physiological changes and treatment‐related oral complications of older patients is essential to promote accur...

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Published in:Gerodontology 2009-12, Vol.26 (4), p.297-301
Main Authors: Gueiros, Luiz Alcino, Soares, Maria Sueli Marques, Leão, Jair Carneiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
age groups
Aged
Aging - physiology
Chronic Disease
Dentistry
drug therapy
Humans
Polypharmacy
saliva
Salivary Glands - secretion
Secretory Rate
Sex Factors
xerostomia
Xerostomia - etiology
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Summary:The impact of ageing on oral health and salivary flow is usually over‐estimated possibly because of the high frequency of polypharmacy observed in this subset of patients. Understanding the physiological changes and treatment‐related oral complications of older patients is essential to promote accurate management of symptoms and improve their quality of life. The current paper reviews age‐related physiological chances in salivary glands and the effect of polypharmacy on oral health, focusing on xerostomia and hyposalivation.
ISSN:0734-0664
1741-2358
DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.2009.00284.x