Removable partial dentures. 1. Need and demand for treatment.
This article considers first, factors influencing the need and demand for removable partial dentures (RPDs) and second, the particular requirements and problems of elderly patients related to such treatment.
Davenport
J C
JC
University of Birmingham, UK. john.davenport@btclick.com
Basker
R M
RM
Heath
J R
JR
Ralph
J P
JP
Glantz
P O
PO
D000368:Aged; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation