Abstract
During the last few decades there had been an exponential rise in cases involving elderly abuse. The authors believe it to be a national shame. However, at the same time the authors advise for an exercise of caution. All cases may not be of abuse. This paper deals with injuries sustained during innocent activity and yet strongly mimic those of elderly abuse. Oral cavity has been selected for the study in which focus is maintained on injuries caused by artificial dentures.
Keywords: Borrowed dentures, elderly abuse, Oral injuries,
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Corresponding Author
Dr Faiz Ahmad
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i2.75
