title: A discussion of alveolar bone physiology relative to implants for the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Services Administration, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002118:Calcium / Q000172:deficiency; D000075202:Contraindications; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D015921:Dental Implants; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D002118:Calcium