Clinical and Radiographic Findings in Older and Non-older Patients Applying to the Faculty of Dentistry

Many studies worldwide have documented poor oral health due to the high prevalence of coronal and root caries, tooth loss and edentulousness, periodontal diseases, and oral mucosal lesions, and an unacceptable level of oral hygiene in older dental patients (1,3-7).Poor oral health may be due to a lack of awareness regarding oral hygiene and its importance as well as an inability to access oral health services for restorative care in addition to systemic diseases and medications (7).Regular