[Everything you always wanted to know about the mouth of the elderly]. / Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur la bouche de la personne âgée.

The inspection of the mouth of an elderly person is an integral part of the initial clinical examination. The mouth is involved in many functions such as communication, feeding and breathing. Without good oral hygiene, it can be the site of complications such as mycosis, ulceration or bleeding lesions. The principles of treatment are based above all on a preventive attitude.