AGEING AND PERIODONTIUM

It is generally known that degree of periodontal breakdown increase with increasing age. Aging proves to be accompanied by a variety of periodontal changes. The periodontal tissues themselves show evidence of aging. Research findings do suggest that with increasing age, inflammation of periodontium tends to develop more rapidly and show slower rate of healing. Increased life expectancy and greater health expectations may lead to changes in demand from older individuals for periodontal treatment. Therefore an understanding of impact of aging on periodontium is critical.