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Textbook Of Geriatric Dentistry
Author(s): Holm-Pedersen
ISBN10:  8716105338
ISBN13:  9788716105332
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  12/30/1996
Publisher(s): Blackwell Pub Professional

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Table of Contents
Part I BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING
The Biological Basis of Aging
Andrus Viidik
Biological aging processes
21(2)
Genetic determination of aging
23(5)
Aging at the cellular level
28(3)
Aging at the organ level
31(1)
Impairment of coordinating mechanisms
31(4)
Concluding remarks
35(4)
Physiology of Aging
E.J. Masoro
Central nervous system
39(3)
Neuromuscular system
42(1)
Cardiovascular system
42(2)
Respiration
44(1)
Kidney and body fluids
45(1)
Gastrointestinal system
46(1)
Endocrines
46(3)
Reproduction
49(1)
Body composition
49(1)
Summary
50(5)
Immunology and Aging
Marguerite M.B. Kay
Age-related changes in immune functions and possible mechanisms
55(8)
Autoimmunity
63(1)
Conclusion
64(4)
Aging of the Bone Tissue
Janet M. Hock
Changes with age in bone mass
68(5)
Changes with age in the bone cells
73(3)
Changes with age in bone remodeling and microarchitecture
76(9)
Changes with age in bone strength and material properties
85(2)
Age changes in bone-regulating hormones
87(1)
Osteoporosis
87(1)
Oral bone loss
88(7)
Changes in the Teeth with Aging
Ivar A. Mjor
Macroscopic changes
95(1)
Enamel
95(1)
Cementum
96(1)
Dentin
97(2)
Pulp
99(1)
Conclusion
100(4)
Age Changes in the Oral Mucous Membranes and Periodontium
Ian C. Mackenzie
Poul Holm-Pedersen
Thorkild Karring
Age-associated changes in skin and non-oral mucosae
104(2)
Functional aspects of normal oral mucosa
106(1)
Age-associated clinical and histological changes in oral mucosa
107(1)
Age-associated changes in mucosal kinetics and metabolism
108(1)
Age-associated changes in periodontal tissues
108(3)
Summary
111(6)
Changes in Salivary Glands and Salivary Secretion with Aging
Bruce J. Baum
Formation of saliva
117(2)
Salivary function during aging
119(1)
Evaluation of gland secretions
120(2)
Conditions causing salivary hypofunction in elderly people
122(1)
Conclusion
123(6)
Part II PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF AGING
Aging from a Psychological Perspective
Pia Fromholt
Perspectives on aging
129(3)
Intellectual functions in old age
132(4)
Personality and adjustment
136(3)
Conclusion
139(2)
The Impact of Environmental and Social Forces on Aging
H. Asuman Kiyak
Social roles
141(6)
Community resources
147(3)
Communication in the Practitioner-Aged Patient Relationship
H. Asuman Kiyak
Importance of dental communication
150(1)
Elements of communication
151(1)
Cultural differences
152(1)
Experience with the dental care delivery system
152(1)
Oral health status of older people
153(1)
Memory and learning in old age
154(1)
Sensory changes
155(2)
Implications for the dental practitioner
157(3)
Conclusion
160(5)
Part III GENERAL MEDICAL ASPECTS ON AGING
Clinical Assessment of the Elderly Patient
Douglas B. Berkey
Richard W. Besdine
Principles of evaluation
165(4)
Patient examination
169(16)
Conclusion
185(2)
Nutrition in Old Age and its Implications for Oral Health Care
Bertil Steen
Energy and nutrient requirements
187(2)
Nutritional state of the elderly
189(1)
Body composition
190(1)
Relationship of nutrition to oral health
191(1)
Psychological, social and public health aspects
192(2)
Medical Issues in the Dental Care of Older Adults
Martha L. McCusker
Stephen K. Shuman
Patrick W. Irvine
Indications for medical consultation
194(3)
Assessing patient stability
197(2)
Selected geriatric problems relevant to dentistry
199(9)
Ethical issues in medical and dental management
208(4)
Mental Disorders in Old Age
C. G. Gottfries
Functional disorders
212(3)
States of confusion or delirium
215(1)
Organic brain syndromes or dementia
215(6)
Conclusion
221(1)
Pharmacology and Aging
Marc W. Heft
Angelo J. Mariotti
General considerations
222(3)
Clinical issues
225(6)
Conclusion
231(4)
Essentials of Geriatric Psychiatry for Dental Practitioners
Soo Borson
Sanford I. Finkel
Prevalence of mental disorders among elderly people
235(1)
Major syndromes: effects on oral health and dental care
235(10)
Summary
245(3)
Clinical Management of the Cognitively Impaired Older Adult
Linda C. Niessen
Terrie Wetle
Geraldine P. Wirthman
The demography of dementia
248(1)
The course of dementia: stages of Alzheimer's disease
249(2)
Ethical issues in clinical care
251(3)
Focus on rational care
254(1)
Clinical care issues
254(9)
Part IV PATHOLOGY, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT IN OLDER ADULTS
The Epidemiology of Oral Diseases in Older Adults
Ralph V. Katz
Anthony L. Neely
Douglas E. Morse
Epidemiology of dental caries in older adults
263(14)
Epidemiology of periodontal disease in older adults
277(10)
Epidemiology of oral cancer in older adults
287(5)
Conclusion
292(11)
Preventive Dental Care for Elderly People
Lone Schou
Poul Holm-Pedersen
Niklaus P. Lang
Methods of preventing plaque-induced infections in natural dentitions
303(1)
Planning preventive dental care
303(2)
Oral health
305(1)
Problems of providing preventive dental care for elderly people
305(3)
Geriatric oral health programs
308(2)
The role of health professionals and carers in promoting oral health for older people
310(3)
Consequences for geriatric preventive services
313(7)
Clinical Decision-Making for the Elderly Dental Patient
Douglas B. Berkey
Kenneth Shay
Poul Holm-Pedersen
Case presentation: Mrs. K
320(1)
Benefits of maximizing oral health status
321(1)
A framework for problem-solving and decision-making
322(1)
Applying the decision-making action sequence to Mrs. K
322(8)
Pitfalls that endanger success
330(1)
Summary
331(7)
Dental Caries in the Aging Individual
Ole Fejerskov
Bente Nyvad
Introduction
338(1)
The dynamics of caries development
339(2)
Histology of arrested, inactive enamel caries lesions
341(2)
Dentin reactions deep to arrested enamel lesions
343(3)
Fissure caries
346(1)
Root surface caries
347(18)
Clinical considerations and implications
365(8)
Pathology and Treatment of Diseases of the Pulp
Leif Tronstad
The endodontium
373(3)
The endodontium in the elderly patient
376(7)
Therapy
383(1)
Conclusion
384(4)
Pathology and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in the Aging Individual
Poul Holm-Pedersen
Gingivitis and periodontitis
388(2)
Aging and periodontal disease
390(6)
Prognosis
396(2)
Periodontal treatment and prophylaxis
398(3)
Maintenance
401(1)
Conclusion
402(4)
Pathology and Treatment of Diseases in Oral Mucous Membranes and Salivary Glands
Jens J. Pindborg
Palle Holmstrup
Oral mucosa
406(19)
Salivary glands
425(4)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Geriatric Patient
Joseph F. Piecuch
Medical evaluation
429(2)
Common medical conditions in the elderly
431(5)
Use of anesthetics for elderly people
436(1)
Surgical procedures
437(6)
Conclusion
443(3)
Prosthetic Considerations in Geriatric Dentistry
Ejvind Budtz-Jørgensen
Oral status and treatment needs
446(1)
Diagnosis and treatment planning
447(4)
Rehabilitation with removable partial dentures
451(4)
Rehabilitation with complete dentures
455(9)
Prognosis: dental and prosthetic care
464(1)
Conclusion
465(2)
Fixed Prosthodontics in Geriatric Dentistry
Niklaus P. Lang
Hans Peter Weber
Cause-related therapy
467(2)
Subjective chewing comfort
469(3)
Limited treatment planning
472(1)
Alternatives to removable partial dentures
473(2)
Feasibility of fixed prosthodontics on reduced but healthy periodontal tissues
475(2)
Replacing teeth with acid-etched composite-bonded bridges
477(3)
Posttherapy maintenance
480(4)
Oral Implants in Elderly Patients
Niklaus P. Lang
Material and design aspects
484(3)
Tissue integration
487(3)
Microbiological aspects
490(1)
Patient selection and contraindications
491(1)
Indications
492(3)
Maintenance and supportive care
495(3)
Treatment of peri-implant infections
498(1)
Conclusion
498(7)
Part V DENTAL SERVICES IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION
Demography -- Impact of an Expanding Elderly Population
Poul Christian Matthiessen
Historical development
505(7)
Future developments
512(5)
Oral Health Services for Elderly in Countries with Mainly Publicly Financed Health Care
Merete Vigild
Dorthe Holst
Organization of health care services
517(1)
Oral health care services for elderly
518(1)
Meeting treatment needs
519(3)
Program evaluation
522(3)
Future trends
525(4)
Oral Health Services for the Elderly Population in a Nation with Mainly Self-Financed Health Care
Ardell A. Wilson
Aljernon J. Bolden
Howard L. Bailit
Demography and oral health
529(1)
Utilization
529(1)
Oral health care systems
530(2)
Policy issues
532(2)
Conclusion
534(2)
Oral Health Care Programs for Homebound People, Nursing Home Residents and Elderly Inpatients
Ronald L. Ettinger
Introduction
536(1)
Definition of the population
536(1)
Epidemiology
537(2)
Oral health status and needs
539(1)
Oral health programs
540(10)
Preventive programs
550(3)
Role of the hygienist
553(1)
Role of the consultant dentist
553(1)
Oral health programs in institutions
554(1)
Summary
555(6)
The Roles of the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist on Interdisciplinary Teams Providing Health Care for Elderly Patients
Michele J. Saunders
Overview of teams
561(1)
Team settings
561(1)
Members of the team
562(4)
Team roles
566(2)
Team record-keeping
568(1)
Team dynamics
569(1)
Team functions
570(2)
Defining the roles of dentists and dental hygienists
572(2)
Continuing education
574(1)
Conclusion
574(3)
Index 577

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