title: Experiencing the failing dentition: what dentists do.
abstract: The heavily restored, failing dentition, often associated with older patients, is one of the clinical challenges of our time. Patients tend to have high hopes for definitive, comfortable solutions and dentists may struggle to meet those expectations. In his autobiographical work, Experience, Martin Amis describes his failing dentition and its emotional consequences. His reflections have much to teach us as a profession.
authors.affiliation: King's College London Dental Institute and University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, William Beatty Building Hampshire Terrace Portsmouth, PO1 2QG.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hellyer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003815:Dentists; D003817:Dentition; D006801:Humans