| The ageing UK population--considerations for the restorative dentist. | |
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PMID: 18265774 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The scope of gerodontology and more specifically that of restorative dentistry (which in the UK includes the disciplines of endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and operative dentistry) within gerodontology, is expanding. This is true for several reasons. Firstly, the population, in both the UK and most of the western world is generally living longer. Secondly, more elderly patients are retaining their natural teeth longer into old age--thereby necessitating ongoing restorative dentistry input for their maintenance. In addition, many patients' expectations are increasing with regards to restorative dentistry. Natural teeth that were erstwhile considered as automatic candidates for extraction may now be regarded differently, especially if they are considered a 'strategic' tooth within the arch. The aim of this paper is to give a perspective as to how some of the more common restorative dentistry issues that beset the elderly population are addressed in the UK. This paper will focus on operative dentistry and prosthodontic aspects of restorative dentistry for elderly patients. |
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Authors:
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A J Preston; M W Barber |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International dental journal Volume: 57 ISSN: 0020-6539 ISO Abbreviation: Int Dent J Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-12 Completed Date: 2008-03-18 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374714 Medline TA: Int Dent J Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 423-8 Citation Subset: D; IM |
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Unit of Restorative Dentistry, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and School of Dental Studies, University of Liverpool, UK. a.j.preston@liv.ac.uk |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Dental Care for Aged / methods* Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods Dentures / methods* Great Britain Humans Middle Aged Population Dynamics Root Canal Therapy / utilization Root Caries / etiology, prevention & control*, therapy Tooth Abrasion / etiology, therapy* |
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