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Geriatric patients experience significant age-associated changes in bone physiology, including reduced mineral density, alveolar ridge resorption, cortical thinning, and alterations in collagen and trabecular architecture, which compromise skeletal strength and oral support for prostheses. Systemic conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and long-term medication use, along with local oral factors like thinning mucosa and decreased salivary flow, further affect prosthetic stability and healing. Maxillary and mandibular bone resorption follows distinct patterns, reducing retention and support for removable and fixed prostheses, while systemic and iatrogenic influences exacerbate ridge loss. Effective prosthodontic management requires a multidisciplinary, individualized approach integrating preventive strategies, conventional and modified prostheses, surgical interventions, and implant-supported solutions. Innovations in digital dentistry, advanced biomaterials, and regenerative therapies offer promising avenues for restoring bone volume, optimizing prosthetic outcomes, and improving function, comfort, and quality of life.