Oral mucosal disease in eldery people

Lim, Hyun-Dae

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 58(12); 2020 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2020;58(12):760-770.
Published online November 30, 2020.

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원광대학교 치과대학 구강내과학교실/원광치의학 연구소

Oral mucosal disease in eldery people

Hyun-Dae Lim

Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang Univ. Wonkwang Dental Research Institute

Correspondence: Hyun-Dae Lim
Email: denthd94@wku.ac.kr

Abstract

Oral mucosal lesions are more common among the elderly people. Oral health, including oral mucosal disease, is a important factor of quality of life in elderly people. Oral mucosal disease can lead to poor nutritional intake of the elderly due to pain and discomfort. Identification and institution of proper treatment of these lesions are an important part of total oral health care. In this article will review common oral mucosal disease in eldery.

Key Words: oral mucosal disease; old; oral candidiasis; Lichen plannus; oral precancerous lesion