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April 13, 2026Open Access

Geriatric Care in Dentistry Restoring Function, Dignity, and Quality of Life

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DKDr. Varun Kumar

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Implication

Editorial highlights the need for patient-centered prosthodontic care to improve quality of life in the elderly, suggesting new approaches.

Key Points

  • To address the unique challenges and needs of geriatric patients in dental care, focusing on restoring function and dignity.
  • Review of challenges faced in geriatric dentistry
  • Discussion of patient-centered, function-oriented approach
  • Emphasis on the role of prosthodontics in treatment
  • Highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration in care
  • Emphasized the shift from conventional approaches to patient-centered care
  • Noted improvements in mastication, speech, and aesthetics for elderly patients
  • Highlighted the necessity for empathy and adaptability in geriatric care

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Dr. Varun Kumar (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88d83afacbeac03ea9bahttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19510088
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