Abstract

The fastest growing sector of the population is the elderly population, represented of individuals’ aged 60 and over. The oral cavity is inspected to be the prime physiological and metabolic significance, and endure diverse changes with the aging process: shrinkage of periodontal tissue due to diminished cellularity; reduction in the consistency of oral mucosae as a result of dehydration; reduction of the papillae; essential changes that have a direct reaction on oral tissues. Removable prosthesis in the oral cavity produces major changes of the oral environment that may have negative effect on the unity of the oral tissues especially when oral hygiene is neglected. A removable restoration makes the practicing of good oral hygiene more difficult, because it covers oral mucosae. Evaluation of the patient’s ability to maintain good oral hygiene status is necessary after oral rehabilitation with dentures. Patients should be recalled and monitored depending on the ability to practice and maintain good oral hygiene.

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