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A text providing information for the dental student and the clinician addressing prosthetic care of older patients, with an emphasis on decision making and ethical questions. Budtz-Jorgensen (gerodontology and removable prosthodontics, University of Geneva, Switzerland) presents ten chapters addressing:- epidemiology
- age-related changes of the masticatory apparatus
- masticatory function and nutrition
- prosthodontic treatment planning for older adults and for the frail or dependent elderly
- treatment with fixed prostheses and with removable partial dentures
- root-supported overdentures
- treatment of edentulous patients
- preventive measures and maintenance care after treatment
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