Prevention. Part 6: Prevention in the older dentate patient

Prevention. Part 6: Prevention in the older dentate patient
2003
P. A. Brunton1; Series Editor E. J. Kay2
British Dental Journal (2003)

1Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Integrated Restorative Care, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH
2Professor of Dental Health Services Research, University of Manchester Dental Hospital and School, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH

Correspondence to: Dr Paul A. Brunton
E-mail:paul.brunton@man.ac.uk

Managing the ageing dentition is a frequent problem for practitioners. Prevention of further tooth loss, let alone preserving tooth tissue, whilst minimising the effects of operative intervention form the basis for successful management of older dentate patients. The purpose of this article is to consider the prevention of caries, further tooth tissue loss due to operative intervention and non-carious tooth tissue loss in the ageing dentate patient.

© 2003 British Dental Association

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