definitions
the branch of medicine concerned with the illnesses of old age and their treatment
Geriatrics
the term that describes the normal physiologic process of growing old
Senescence
what kind of medications causes drug induced gingival enlargement
anticonvulsants, cardiovascular drugs, and immunosuppressants
Enamel becomes ____ and develops ____
darker; cracks
what percentage of US adults over the age have periodontitis
42.2%
the scientific study of the factors that affect the normal aging process and the effects of aging
Gerontology
Autoimmune disorder of salivary glands
Occurs most frequently in postmenopausal women
Sjögren Syndrome
most common side affect with almost all medications
xerostomia
Older adults are less likely to develop new coronal root caries at greater rate than younger population
False
they are more likely
T/F older adults take better care of themselves
True
because of no drinking or smoking
the age as measured by calendar time since birth
Chronologic age
total tooth loss
Edentulousness
Institutionalized elderly use how many drugs at the same time on average
5-7
in ____ baby boomer will be 65+
2030
osteoporosis is more common in ____
elderly females
the age based on capabilities to maintain activities
functional age
Variations of edentulousness
Geography
Poverty/income level
Professional treatment philosophies
Cultural view of beauty
Advances in prevention
dental hygienist play an important role in
- identifying medication use and potential side effects
- educating patients about side effects
- referring patients to the physicians for further evaluation
throughout their lifetime ___% of older adults have experienced dental caries
96
osteoporosis:
decreases bone mass and increases bone porosity, frequently affecting the alveolar bone
term to describe the common practice of prescribing multiple drugs to patients to manag etheir many medical conditions
polypharmacy
functional assessment includes ADLs and IADLs
give an example for each
ADLs:
Independent living: bathing,
dressing, toileting, transferring from
bed or chair, feeding, and continence
IADLS:
Using the phone, preparing meals,
and managing money
many drugs produce oral changes in the mouth because of
side effects or of the consequence of the actions of the drugs
T/F aging alone does not lead to changes in the oral muscosa
what is used to evaluate the oral health of a patients systematically at an entrance to institutional settings
Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE)