Dental care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. A case report.
Alzheimer's disease, a devastating, irreversible and progressive degenerative disease of unknown cause or cure, is the fourth leading cause of adult death. With a predicted increase in the proportion of the population age 65 or older anticipated, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease should rise. As a result, more Alzheimer's patients will be seen in the dental office. A case report illustrating the skills and techniques necessary to treat a patient with Alzheimer's disease is presented.
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Department of General Practice, University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston.
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D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning