Just like all of us, our patients are advancing in age and are facing some complicated age-related consequences. Food impactions, expanding restorations, temperature sensitivity, xerostomia, grinding, and erosion are just a few of the many issues they will face as they grow older. This Presentation looks at the contributing factors that will be affecting our aging patients and provides an opportunity to discuss their personal and our professional dilemmas and provide solutions.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the difference between hyposalivation and xerostomia and possible solutions
Evaluate in-office/home aides for patients’ home care protocol—fluorides and advanced toothpastes/gels
Consider the need for SDF (silver diamine fluoride) with this population
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