Seniors lost approximately two teeth during the 9-year observation period. However, many teeth were retained at an advanced age. The challenges faced by people in higher ages are not limited to dental therapy but are complemented by lifelong dental care. Implementing preventive dental requirements during disease-related transition processes in senior women and men is challenging for the dental profession, as good oral health despite frailty and care needs must in part also be organized and ensured outside the dental practice. (Quintessence Int 2026;57(Suppl):S66-S75; doi: 10.3290/j.qi.b6955454).
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