The frequency of enamel and dentin caries lesions among elderly Norwegians.
Conclusion: Individuals seem to maintain good oral health up to at least 80 years of age. Those older than 80 years have more root caries needing more intensified caries-controlling measures and a higher prevalence of untreated dentin lesions often in need of operative treatment.
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Source: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica - Category: Dentistry Authors: Mulic A, Tveit AB, Stenhagen KR, Oscarson N, Staxrud F, Jönsson B Tags: Acta Odontol Scand Source Type: research