Domiciliary Denture Care- Challenges and the Way Forward

Abstract

The increasing geriatric population demands a special attention towards the specific healthcare needs of this group. Inequity in oral care arises from financial, behavioural and physical barriers, and remains a challenge for older individuals. A vast majority of older individuals are edentate. The lack of teeth leads to decreased oral function, ability to interact socially and an overall decrease in quality of life. The situation is worse for the frail or elderly who are homebound or under institutional care. Domiciliary denture care can be boon for such individuals. This review attempts at evaluating the need, effects, challenges and possible solutions to improve domiciliary denture care.