Effects of Dental Extraction on Cognitive Functions in the Elderly

Samur-Erguven S., ARPACI A. H., ARSLAN M., IŞIK B.

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.31, no.1, pp.22-24, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.12996/gmj.2020.06
  • Journal Name: GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.22-24
  • Keywords: Elderly, Tooth extraction, Cognitive functions, MINI-MENTAL-STATE, RELIABLE CHANGE INDEXES, TOOTH LOSS, MOTOR CORTEX, IMPAIRMENT, ABILITY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Dental extraction can be a cause of short-term cognitive decline in elderly patients. In this research, we aimed to evaluate cognitive functions using the Mini-Mental State Examination before and after tooth extraction in elderly patients who have undergone dental extraction with local anesthesia.