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Prosthodontics and the aging patient

S P Haug1

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA.

Journal (Indiana Dental Association)
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Caring for aging patients with chronic conditions requires dentists to understand physiological, anatomical, and psychosocial changes. This includes adapting prosthodontic treatments for geriatric dental patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral Health

Background:

  • Growing aging population with chronic conditions necessitates specialized dental care.
  • Dentists must understand age-related physiological, anatomical, and psychosocial changes in patients.
  • Understanding geriatric patients' perceived dental care needs is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of dental care for the aging population.
  • To discuss modifications in prosthodontic treatment for geriatric patients.
  • To inform general practitioners on managing elderly patients' oral health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of age-related changes in oral and dental tissues.
  • Analysis of perceived dental care needs in the elderly.
  • Discussion of prosthodontic practice modifications for geriatric patients.

Main Results:

  • Aging affects oral and dental tissues, impacting treatment.
  • Geriatric patients may have unique perceptions of their dental care needs.
  • General practitioners can adapt fixed and removable prosthodontics for elderly patients.

Conclusions:

  • Dental practitioners need enhanced awareness of geriatric patient needs.
  • Prosthodontic treatment requires modifications for successful geriatric patient management.
  • Adapting dental practices ensures better oral health outcomes for aging individuals.

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