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Geriatric Considerations for Prosthodontic Therapy
Author(s) -
Berg Theodore
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.1984.tb00048.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prosthodontics , geriatric dentistry , dentistry , population , fixed prosthodontics , family medicine , oral health , environmental health
The geriatric population is increasing and dentists are needed who are sensitive its problems and technically competent to provide a full rante og complete, fixed, and removable prostheses as well as preventive prosthodontics. The dental profession and schools must prepare today's graduates to meet the dental needs of tomorrow's elderly population including prosthodontic therapy.