Nutrition in Clinical Dentistry

by Athena S. Papas and Abraham E. Nizel

Book Overview

This text comprehensively discusses the food choices that need to be prescribed for elderly patients. Describes such conditions as dental cervical erosion, xerostomia, edentulism, and temporomandibular joint pain. Fully covers the three paramount aspects of preventive dentistry: plaque control, fluoride therapy, and diet counseling. Offers specific guidelines for nutritional diagnosis and patient management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721624235
• ISBN13: 9780721624235
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 465 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"