The increased prevalence and severity of periodontal disease have long been associated
with aging, such that this oral condition affects the majority of the adult population over 50 …

Aging is associated with the development of disease. Periodontal disease is one of the
many diseases and conditions that increase in prevalence with age. In addition to the …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Aging clearly impacts a wide array of systems, in particular
the breadth of the immune system leading to immunosenescence, altered immunoactivation …

The elderly exhibit increased susceptibility to a number of inflammatory or degenerative
pathologies. Aging is similarly thought to be associated with increased prevalence and …

Aim To systematically review the evidence regarding immune senescence in the
pathogenesis of periodontitis and dental caries. Methods A systematic search of electronic …

Epidemiologic studies show that 11% of the world's population is over 60 years of age; this
is projected to increase, by 2050, to 22% of the population. Oral aging is a current focus of …

The inflammatory and immune processes in periodontitis are complex and, although a great
deal of information is available, many questions remain. Variation in human susceptibility to …

Chronic inflammation is a prominent feature of aging and of common age‐related diseases,
including atherosclerosis, cancer and periodontitis. This volume examines modifiable risk …

Treatment of dental diseases such as dental decay and periodontal disease cost the United
States public an estimated USD 37 billion in 1994 (2). As such, the cost of dental treatment …

Plaque‐induced periodontal diseases occur in response to the accumulation of dental
plaque. Disease manifestation and progression is determined by the nature of the immune …