Management of Medically compromised patients in Dentistry

Older adults with chronic medical conditions are increasing in number as dental patients. So, a wide range of knowledge regarding medical conditions and drugs considerations is deemed necessary in dentists. Various chronic disorders and their treatments require alterations in the dental treatment. Serious clinical consequences may result due to failure of appropriate treatment modifications.The successful management of patients begins from taking the adequate medical history to making the proper treatment plan. Many of the aged patients are already diagnosed with some medical condition before they present for prosthodontic treatment. The prosthodontic procedures are delayed until the medical conditions are evaluated. The drugs taken by the patient for their systemic condition should be known since they have an impact on treatment outcome along with the drug interactions. Medical consultation should always be considered for appropriate treatment modifications, wherever required. Systemic evaluation, as well as physician consultation should be an integral part of prosthodontic treatment plan.

Pagina's: 76, Paperback, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing