Monitoring of eldaely people stomatological health, living in various climatic zones of the Republic of Dagestan

Bagatayeva P. R.

The article presents a comparative analysis of the prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases in elderly and senile people living in rural areas of different climatic zones of the Republic of Dagestan. The results of the study indicate a large loss of teeth in all age groups. There is also a high prevalence of periodontal disease. The main cariesological indicators in key age groups in elderly and senile people have a fairly high prevalence in all zones.

Keywords:caries, dental health, old age, paradontitis, gum bleeding, clinical examination, plaque index, oral hygiene level.