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The Prevalence of Denture‐Related Injuries in Patients Resident at Two Israeli Geriatric Hospitals
Author(s) -
Helft M.,
Cardash H.S.,
Rones B.,
BenUr Z.
Publication year - 1986
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.1741-2358.1986.tb00059.x
Subject(s) - medicine , incidence (geometry) , dentistry , physics , optics
The frequency of six denture‐related injuries in patients residing in two geriatric hospitals was investigated. The incidence was found to be higher than that reported by previous investigators. Some predisposing factors for the presence of these lesions are noted. Recommendations are made for maintaining healthy oral tissues in institutionalized denture wearers.