The nurse discusses dental health with an aging client. Which of the following physiological changes should the nurse interpret as a potential pathological process rather than a normal age-related change?
A) Retraction of the gum's pulp
B) Diminished saliva
C) Hardened brittle tooth enamel
D) Periodontal disease causing tooth loss
D
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While periodontal disease is more frequent in the elderly, it cannot be considered normal aging. With age, teeth experience wear on the surfaces, a decrease in the size and volume of pulp, an increase in brittleness, varying degrees of root absorption, and a loss of enamel.
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