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A new clinical approach to the problem denture patient
1Department of Dentistry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Dentists should screen for depression, as it negatively impacts denture therapy success. Early diagnosis and referral of depressed patients improve treatment outcomes and overall quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oral health
- Psychology
Background:
- Depression significantly hinders the success of denture therapy.
- Patients with depression are often unaware of their condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of dentists considering depression in patient diagnosis.
- To emphasize the dentist's role in identifying potential depression.
Main Methods:
- Clinical observation and patient interaction.
- Eliciting patient information to confirm or rule out depression.
Main Results:
- Depression diagnosis is crucial for successful denture treatment.
- Dentists play a key role in identifying undiagnosed depression.
Conclusions:
- Screening for depression is vital for optimizing denture therapy outcomes.
- Referral of depressed patients enhances treatment success and patient well-being.