title: [The use of digital technology for care-dependent patients].
abstract: Several research reports have indicated that patients with dementia are likely to exhibit poor oral health. In the case of a 78-year-old women with Alzheimer's disease, tooth 22 had a crown fracture. The patient had always practiced good oral hygiene self care, but her self care was diminished drastically due to care dependency. It was decided to remove the root of tooth 22 and to fabricate an adhesive bridge. The digital technology was a welcome treatment aid.
authors.affiliation: Uit de afdeling Prothetische tandheelkunde van de Universiteit Gent. lieve.vanzeghbroeck@ugent.be
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Van Zeghbroeck
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries