title: [Caries control for the handicapped].
abstract: Many systemic diseases, disabling conditions and medical treatment may reduce the caries resistance of the patient. Some factors and conditions that might influence caries susceptibility and caries activity especially in the handicapped are discussed. The actual caries risk of a patient decides on the type and the intensity of preventive measures. Caries control in particular for mentally retarded and cerebral palsied patients is described.
authors: M F
authors: MF
authors: van Grunsven
mesh_terms: D002547:Cerebral Palsy; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D012463:Saliva
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D005459:Fluorides; D002710:Chlorhexidine
vernacular_title: Preventie van cariës bij gehandicapten.