Abstract

MEJIA-PEREZ, Paula Natalia; ARBELAEZ-LELION, Daniela  and  MUNERA, María Camila. A review of dental management for geriatric patients with dementia. CES odontol. [online]. 2017, vol.30, n.1, pp.51-67. ISSN 0120-971X.

Abstract Population aging is a reality faced by most developed countries and a challenge that developing countries are beginning to face. To have a longer life is an achievement of humanity, but it is also a constant concern for the demographic, economic, labor, health and ethical repercussions that arise. With the changes associated with age, prevalence of chronic diseases, polymedication and loss of autonomy, the aim is now to seek a life in conditions of quality and well-being. Within the common diseases and associated to dependence, in the populations majors are dementias. With the consequences it has, the physical, psychological, social and economic impact on the quality of life of patients, families and their caregivers. The dentist has a fundamental role, within the multidisciplinary team that must be in charge of the care and support of quality of life of these patients. This was the motivation to perform this article, which aimed to review the management and dental treatment considerations, indicated for each stage in which dementia evolves. Concluding that involving the patient in early preventive measures is essential to facilitate management and decrease complications as dementia progresses; The proper management of the health of the patient with dementia should involve the circle of caregivers of the patient and the assessment of therapeutic dental interventions should be from a real, rather than an ideal look adjusted to each individual case.

Keywords : Dementia; dental management; population aging.

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