Oral health management of a medically compromised patient with medication induced xerostomia--a case study

An ageing population requires dental professionals to be aware of the oral effects of medications taken by their patients. This case study will present the challenges faced by the hygienist in the oral health management of a 79-year-old medically compromised patient over a 2-year period. The interre...

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Published in:	SADJ (Houghton) Vol. 64; no. 2; p. 76
Main Authors:	Potgieter, E, Phillips, V M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	South Africa 01-03-2009
Subjects:	Aged Dental Care for Chronically Ill - methods Female Humans Oral Hygiene - methods Polypharmacy Xerostomia - chemically induced
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Summary:	An ageing population requires dental professionals to be aware of the oral effects of medications taken by their patients. This case study will present the challenges faced by the hygienist in the oral health management of a 79-year-old medically compromised patient over a 2-year period. The interrelationship between the ageing process, medical conditions and medications taken, and specific treatment modalities are considered.
ISSN:	1029-4864