Elderly with remaining teeth report less frailty and better quality of life than edentulous elderly: a cross-sectional study.

A R HoeksemaSlw SpoorenbergL L PetersHja MeijerG M RaghoebarA VissinkK WyniaAnita Visser

Published in: Oral diseases (2017)

Community-living elderly commonly suffer from oral health problems, in particular elderly with complex care needs. QoL, ADL, and general health are higher among community-living elderly with remaining teeth and implant-supported overdentures than in edentulous elderly.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
healthcare
mental health
public health
oral health
physical activity
palliative care
pain management
climate change
cone beam computed tomography