Oral health and the older diabetic
Older diabetics are at high risk for developing certain oral complications. Conversely, these oral health problems can complicate overall diabetic management, potentially undermining good blood-glucose control and impairing mastication of nutritionally appropriate foods. This article reviews the ora...
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Published in | Clinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 339 |
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Main Author | |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.05.1999
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Summary: | Older diabetics are at high risk for developing certain oral complications. Conversely, these oral health problems can complicate overall diabetic management, potentially undermining good blood-glucose control and impairing mastication of nutritionally appropriate foods. This article reviews the oral complications associated with diabetes. Additionally, special considerations in dental treatment of the older diabetic patient are discussed, including management of diabetic emergencies. |
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ISSN: | 0749-0690 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0749-0690(18)30063-6 |