Organization, appointment planning, and surgery design in the treatment of the older patient

As the proportion of the elderly in society increases and as more people retain teeth into old age, the type of dental treatment needed for this group will increase in both complexity and quantity. This article describes problems faced by the elderly such as mobility, fear, and medical conditions th...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 1995-10, Vol.74 (4), p.364-366
Main Author: Hoad-Reddick, Gillian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Appointments and Schedules
Architectural Accessibility
Dental Care for Aged - methods
Dental Care for Aged - organization & administration
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Dental Offices
Dentistry
Facility Design and Construction
Hearing Disorders
Humans
Movement Disorders
Vision Disorders
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Summary:As the proportion of the elderly in society increases and as more people retain teeth into old age, the type of dental treatment needed for this group will increase in both complexity and quantity. This article describes problems faced by the elderly such as mobility, fear, and medical conditions that may affect dental treatment either by increasing anxiety levels or by affecting duration or timing of appointements. The effects of visual impairment, hearing loss, and common medical conditions on elderly people are considered.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3913(05)80375-0