Ten years' evaluation of periodontal status and its changes among Japanese older adults.

Fania Chairunisa Elastria Widita Kaung Myat ThwinSachiko TakeharaKaname NohnoLisdrianto HanindriyoHideo MiyazakiHiroshi Ogawa

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2024)

This study indicated that majority of the older people experienced severe periodontal disease and this condition remained stable during 10-year period. Additionally, the incidence of tooth loss increased as individuals aged. Regular oral care and maintenance are highly recommended for older population.

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