Geriatric Challenges for Prosthodontics

ISBN-13: 9783659952128 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 168 str.

Ajay Gupta; Gagan Khanna; Tushyata Chandhok

Opis

Geriatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry that emphasizes dental care for the elderly population and focuses upon patients with chronic physiological, physical and/or psychological changes or morbid conditions/ diseases.It is a specialized multidisciplinary branch of general dentistry designed to provide dental services to elderly patients. A geriatric patient requires health and social support services to attain an optimal level of physical, psychologic and social functioning.The main problem that the dentist faces when treating the elderly patient is that the complexity of treatment gets compounded with ageing. . Unfortunately, geriatric dental care in India is still in its infancy. Dental treatment is considered the last priority owing to lack of awareness and poor socio-economic status. Moreover, there is a non-availability of proper dental services in many rural areas. Therefore the need far exceeds than the demand.

O autorze

Dr. Ajay Gupta is a renowned Prosthodontist & Oral Implantologist in Meerut, India.Currently he is Professor & Head of the Department of Prosthodontics & Implantology at Divya Jyoti College Of Dental Sciences & Research, Modinagar. He has lectured,organized,conducted & attended various national & international conferences at various platforms.