老年学与老年病学研究

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Particularities in the Dental Treatment of Elderly Edentulous Patients with Parkinsons Disease

Tânia e Silva Pulicano Lacerda*

Parkinson is one of the most common diseases nowadays. It affects all ethnic and social groups worldwide. According to the data from WHO (World Health Organization), around 1% of the population older than 65 is affected by it. Generally speaking, young adults are not among the risk group.