Selected issues on care and management of the ageing patient: 2. Prevention and treatment.
The elderly are a vulnerable group of patients in whom even simple dental care can become invasive and require the use of a local anaesthetic. Part 1 assessed the factors which may influence the ability of the patient to receive treatment and established treatment priorities. It also described the particular problems that may arise when dealing with the elderly and indicated the adjustments of a practice which would help in the care of these patients. Part 2 will now discuss prevention and treatment.
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Dows Institute of Dental Research, University of Iowa.
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D000368:Aged; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003778:Dentures; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills; D011292:Premedication; D017213:Root Caries / Q000628:therapy
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents