Prosthodontic Treatment Protocol for the Elderly

ISBN-13: 9783659531286 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 60 str.

Ravi Chandran

Opis

A clinical guide with essential resources in the filed of prosthodontics for the treatment of geriatric dental patients. It offers a comprehensive coverage regarding nutritional health, function, esthetics and prosthodontic care required for such patients. It also comprises of treatment with partial and complete removable prosthesis, fixed partial dentures, tooth supported overdentures, implant, and maxillofacial prosthesis. This outstanding reference features a up- to-date informations and guidance regarding the pharmacological aspects and oral rehabilitation of a geriatric patients. Hence various oral and medical aspects have to be considered prior to treatment planning. Every patient has specific needs and demands which has to be ascertained and evaluated so as to achieve the best possible prognosis as well. This will also help to provide information and planned approach for formulating a correct treatment in an edentulous geriatric dental patient.

O autorze

Dr.R.Ravichandran, M.D.S, Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics, Crown&Bridge and Implantology from the University of Kerala, India. Currently working as Professor of Prosthodontics at Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India with a teaching experience of around 20 years and having more than 15 publications to his credit.