Geriatric patients are more likely to have multiple medical comorbidities, physical limitations, and mental impairments that warrant careful consideration while providing patient care. Dentistry, along with other health care professional…
When caring for the oral health of frail and functionally dependent older adults, it is important to understand their general health and oral health problems to make a diagnosis. There…
Over the next several decades, rates of aged populations will increase rapidly. These populations are susceptible to multimorbidities and polypharmacy (concurrently, prescribed 5 or more medications). Many medications have side…
Current research aims at improving early detection and treatment of cognitive impairment (CI), particularly in patients at high risk for progression to dementia. It is important to treat signs and…
Older adults have multiple morbidities that can impact oral, systemic, and psychological health. Although each disorder requires consideration from the provider before treatment, by assessing the common phenotypic presentations of…
Most oral health care providers encounter older adults in their practices and can play a critical role in supporting independence and quality of life for this aging cohort. Physiologic and…
The number of individuals 65 and older living in the United States is increasing substantially and becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. This shift will affect the demographics of the…
The population of older adults is projected to increase dramatically as Baby Boomers continue to reach age 65 into 2029. This article discusses key shifts in this demographic, including changes…
div epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021 J.-W. Choi, J. Y. LeeThe Surgery-First Orthognathic Approachhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7541-9_7 7. Relapses and Soft Tissue Changes following the Surgery-First Approach: Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy Versus…
div epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021 J.-W. Choi, J. Y. LeeThe Surgery-First Orthognathic Approachhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7541-9_12 12. Clinical Application of the Surgery-First Approach in Patients with Class II Dentofacial Deformities Jong-Woo Choi1 …
