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Joseph Whitehouse1

  • 1World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. cvdental@aol.com

Dentistry Today
|May 12, 2005
PubMed
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Older patients deserve personalized dental care focused on their goals. Comprehensive treatment, including full-mouth reconstruction and caries management (CAMBRA), improved function and oral health knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Older adults may face suboptimal dental care due to aesthetic indifference.
  • Effective communication and patient-centered goal setting are crucial in geriatric dental care.
  • Previous dental hygiene care did not address the patient's comprehensive needs or goals.

Observation:

  • A motivated older patient's daughter initiated seeking advanced dental care.
  • The patient's original dental office lacked understanding and communication regarding her goals.
  • The patient presented with a deep bite, diastema, and reliance on partial dentures.

Findings:

  • A comprehensive treatment plan was developed and accepted, including full-mouth reconstruction.
  • Orthodontics addressed the diastema, and a new smile was constructed.

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  • The patient received education on Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) to control disease progression.

    • Implications:

    • Full-mouth reconstruction can significantly improve chewing function and aesthetics in older adults.
    • Patient-centered care and clear communication are vital for achieving treatment goals in geriatric patients.
    • CAMBRA empowers patients with knowledge to manage oral disease, ensuring long-term oral health and preventing future breakdown.