Aging and periodontium

What cellular component of the periodontium experiences a decrease in regenerative capacity with age?

• Cementoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Fibroblasts

• Keratinocytes

Which of the following is NOT a common age-related change in the periodontium?

• Increased pocket depth

• Cementum apposition

• Gingival recession

• Decrease in oral bacteria

What is the primary reason older adults are at an elevated risk for periodontal diseases?

• Decreased salivary flow

• Poor oral hygiene habits

• Accumulated lifetime exposure to risk factors
  

• Reduced immune function

  
  

What modification in dental procedures is often recommended for older patients with aging periodontium?

• More frequent cleanings

• Reduced usage of fluoride

• Use of softer toothbrush bristles

• Elimination of radiographs

How does aging predominantly affect the gingival tissue?

• Increased Gingival Recession

• Enhanced Regeneration

• Thicker Gingival Tissue

• Increased Vascularity