Geriatric restorative dentistry: The need, Challenges and Treatment

Geriatric restorative dentistry is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal ageing and age-related diseases. Improved quality of life at old age will demand tooth retention and consequently the need for restorative care. Retaining teeth disease free in old age is a multi-faceted challenge and it require interdisciplinary co-ordination between dentist and physician. In this text book we have presented the oral health problems of geriatric patients and their prevention and treatment. This text book is very useful for students and clinicians, particularly restorative dentist.