Treatment Planning Considerations in Older Adults - 07/09/14
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The older patient often presents with clinically challenging dental problems combined with complex medical, social, psychological, and financial barriers to oral health. Through careful consideration, the clinician can design a thoughtfully sequenced treatment plan that addresses dental conditions and facilitates improved oral health. Several models serve to guide the clinician with this endeavor. Treatment planning for a medically complex patient with xerostomia and dementia involves a great deal of uncertainty, which may be attenuated by flexibility and good communication with the patient and all involved parties.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Treatment planning, Geriatric, Decision making, Informed consent, Dental, Oral health, Older adults, Elderly
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Vol 58 - N° 4
P. 739-755 - octobre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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