[Oral pathology in a denture practice].
An 86-year-old edentulous patient visits a denturist for the provision of a new set of dentures. In the region 36/37 of the lower denture base extension is a bony like structure apparent, that does really not bother the patient. The denturist refers the patient for further diagnosis. It appeared to be a benign condition (traumatic periosteal ossification) that did not require surgical intervention. The responsibilities and capabilities of the denturist with regard to the treatment of edentulous patients are discussed in light of the current Dutch legislation.
Cune
M S
MS
Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht. m.s.cune@med.uu.nl
Huisman
F W
FW
Benders
R J M
RJ
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016321:Dental Care for Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D003824:Denture, Complete; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D007879:Legislation, Dental; D009426:Netherlands; D016896:Treatment Outcome