A tooth (plural teeth) is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or for defensive purposes. The roots of teeth are covered by gums.
Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.There is no set age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician or geriatric physician, a physician who specializes in the care of elderly people.Rather, this decision is determined by the individual patient's needs, and the availability of a specialist.t is important to note the difference between geriatrics, the care of aged people, and gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself. The term geriatrics comes from the Greek Î³Î­ÏÏÎ½ geron meaning old man, and Î¹Î±ÏÏÏÏ iatros meaning healer.
Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on providing medical care for adults aged 65 and older. Let's discuss the history of this discipline and the research that is being conducted to improve the quality of life for older adults.