Prosthetic treatment and oral health management for older adults with dementia

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This paper discusses the importance of prosthetic treatment and oral health management for older adults suffering from dementia.
Reviewed guidelines and clinical experiences related to prosthetic treatment and oral health in dementia cases.
Evaluated the benefits and risks of denture use, considering strategies for both mild and moderate-to-severe dementia.
Mild dementia patients may benefit from predictive prosthetic strategies to enhance quality of life.
For moderate to severe dementia, emphasis shifted from cure to care, focusing on manageable oral health.
Support for quality of life includes assessing various aspects of denture use and implementing comfort feeding methods.

Explores prosthetic treatment impacts on oral health in older adults with dementia, suggesting improved care strategies.

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Junichi Furuya (2026) studied this question.

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