Table 1.
Variables and states for geriatric dental care
| Variable | State |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male, Female |
| Age (yr) | 60–69, 70–79, above 80 |
| Socio-economic | Good, Fair, Poor |
| Function | Independent, Semi-dependent, Dependent |
| Smoking | No, Yes |
| Drinking | No, Yes |
| Medical history | No, Yes |
| Medication | No, Yes |
| Oral hygiene | Good, Fair, Poor |
| Diet | Normal, Hard or Sour |
| Dry mouth | No, Yes |
| Chief complaint | No, Yes |
| Caries | No, Yes |
| Caries expose pulp | No, Yes |
| Retained root | No, Yes |
| Periodontium | Within normal limit, Gingivitis, Periodontitis |
| Reduced posterior support | No, Yes |
| Systemic disease treatment | No, Yes |
| Prevention | No, Yes |
| Chief complaint treatment | No, Yes |
| Periodontal treatment | No, Yes |
| Operative treatment | No, Yes |
| Oral surgery | No, Yes |
| Prosthodontic treatment | No, Yes |