In the course of his professional work the dentist is increasingly confronted with patients who present with numerous medical risk factors because of the rising age pyramid in the general population. In an overview study, based on most recent publications, the common basic diseases, their treatment, the medications used for this purpose, and the major conclusions drawn from such experience for dental treatment are investigated and presented in a comprehensive way. Based on guidelines worked out on the basis of this information, the purpose of the study is to enable the dentist to confidently handle patients at risk. When faced with threatening situations, the dentist should be able to undertake the right actions, based on well-founded and accurate medical knowledge.
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In the course of his professional work the dentist is increasingly confronted with patients who present with numerous medical risk factors because of the rising age pyramid in the general population. In an overview study, based on most recent publications, the common basic diseases, their treatment, the medications used for this purpose, and the major conclusions drawn from such experience for dental treatment are investigated and presented in a comprehensive way. Based on guidelines worked out...
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