Psychological Aspects of Geriatric Dentistry.

Abstract

This paper explores problems of the aged patient that have importance to the dental practitioner. Particular emphasis is given to problems in prosthodontics, periodontics/oral hygiene and the operative areas of dentistry. A review of the psychology of the geriatric is presented along with suggestions for successful treatment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053550

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Vire

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Anesthesia
  • Contraception
  • Dentistry
  • Dentists
  • Dentures
  • Health
  • Life Cycles
  • Medical Personnel
  • Oral Diseases
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Psychology
  • Sex Hormones
  • Societies
  • Teeth

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