Title

A review on periodontal care: Challenges among geriatric and pediatric patients

Authors

G. Pragya^*, K. Anitha Logaranjani, P. Prashanthi, R. Vijayalakshmi & Jaideep Mahendra

Affiliation

Department of Periodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India;

Email

G. Pragya - E - mail: 22212003@madch.edu.in; Phone: +91 9842823901

K. Anitha Logaranjani - E - mail: dranitha.perio@madch.edu.in; Phone: +91 9444365733

P. Prashanthi - E - mail: drprashanthi.perio@madch.edu.in; Phone: +91 8610353897

R. Vijayalakshmi - E - mail: drvijaya.perio@madch.edu.in; Phone: +91 9444765440

Jaideep Mahendra - E - mail: drjaideep.perio@madch.edu.in; Phone: +91 9444963973

Article Type

Review Article

Date

Received November 1, 2024; Revised November 30, 2024; Accepted November 30, 2024, Published November 30, 2024

Abstract

Periodontal care for geriatric and pediatric patients poses distinct challenges due to age-specific factors. In elderly patients, systemic conditions, medications, and reduced dexterity complicate treatment. Pediatric patients face unique issues related to developing dentition and behaviour management. This review reports these challenges and offers strategies for effective, tailored periodontal care. Emphasizing patient-centered approaches improves outcomes for both populations.

Keywords

Geriatric, pediatric, periodontitis, periodontal care

Citation

Pragya et al. Bioinformation 20(11): 1532-1536 (2024)

Edited by

P Kangueane

ISSN

0973-2063

Publisher

Biomedical Informatics

License

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.