Abstract |
This article describes a case of persistent saliva drooling, and the accompanying chronic angular cheilitis, that is not uncommon in the elderly patient population. A drug therapy and the temporomandibular joint aspect of vertical dimension of occlusion during prosthodontic evaluation and construction are presented. Also described is a method to incorporate a canula into the denture prosthesis to channel the saliva toward the oropharyngeal area for geriatric and handicapped patients who suffer from chronic drooling and angular cheilitis.
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Authors | Dominic P Lu |
Journal | Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
(Compend Contin Educ Dent)
Vol. 28
Issue 10
Pg. 572-7; quiz 578
(Oct 2007)
ISSN: 1548-8578 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18018392
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cheilitis
(etiology, therapy)
- Dental Occlusion, Traumatic
(complications, therapy)
- Denture Design
- Denture, Overlay
- Female
- Humans
- Sialorrhea
(complications, prevention & control)
- Vertical Dimension
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