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Importance of geriatric dentistry to elderly nutrition

Arthur Filipe Leal Ribeiro, Márcia Carréra Campos Leal, Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques

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The Brazilian population aging is increasing. Brazil is no longer a country of youths. According to population projections, there will be 32 million elderly in Brazil in 2025, representing 15% of the population. The elderly population has specific dental care requirements. Physiological age-related changes in the oral cavity may cause discomfort and dissatisfaction. Dental surgeons need to be aware of the special needs and particularities of the elderly because good oral health is essential to them. The objective of this review is to search the literature for the main oral cavity diseases that affect the elderly and their impact on nutrition. Indexing terms: Elderly nutrition. Geriatrics. Geriatric dentistry.

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Key concepts: Geriatric dentistry, Geriatrics, Medicine, Oral cavity, Gerontology, Oral health, Affect (linguistics), Population ageing