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KMID : 0362720110490120739
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2011 Volume.49 No. 12 p.739 ~ p.748
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Dental treatments for patients with severe mental challenges
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Chang Ju-Hea
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Abstract
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Patients with severe mental challenges are often subjected to extensive dental problems. Their impaired communication and lack of cooperation unable to receive timely dental treatments, which deteriorates their adverse oral conditions. In spite of a limited time frame, well-planned comprehensive treatments can be delivered in an one-day operation setting under general anesthesia. This multidisciplinary treatment regimen primarily comprises of single-visit endodontics, direct bonded restoration, periodontal treatment, and surgical extraction. Further, one or two additional visits for prosthetic procedures are able to accomplish functional reestablishment and esthetic enhancement. This article discusses on clinical managements for severely mentally challenged patients under a single-day operation.
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KEYWORD
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Special care dentistry, Mentally challenged patient, General anesthesia
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