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Prosthetic management in the geriatric patient *
Author(s) -
Lechner Sybille. K.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1974.tb05014.x
Subject(s) - dentures , medicine , dentistry , geriatric dentistry , orthodontics , oral health
A bstract — Changes in the oral tissues of the aged edentulous patient have been described and the advantages or disadvantages of new, or remodelled dentures, or not making dentures are discussed. Stages in construction of the denture for the particular conditions are described and the value of special materials compatible with reduced tissue tolerance is assessed. Good patient relations are essential for success in prosthetics for the geriatric patient.