Complete-denture therapy for the geriatric patient

Dent Clin North Am. 1996 Jan;40(1):239-54.

Abstract

Denture therapy for the geriatric patient will be in high demand for the decades ahead. An older adult's medical, functional, and psychological status should be considered in each phase of complete-denture treatment. Patient satisfaction is dependent on how well the dentist has restored facial appearance and rehabilitated chewing efficiency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging / physiology
  • Denture Design
  • Denture, Complete*
  • Esthetics
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Face
  • Health
  • Humans
  • Mastication
  • Mental Health
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Satisfaction