Elderly at Greater Risk for Root Caries: A Look at the Multifactorial Risks with Emphasis on Genetics Susceptibility

Root caries is one of the most significant dental problems among older adults today. Many studies have demonstrated that older adults are at greater risk for developing root caries. Here we examine what risk factors older adults are prone to and explain how they contribute to higher rates of oral di...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Daniel Gati, Alexandre R. Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/647168