Oral implant rehabilitation under general anesthesia for patients with cognitive and physical disabilities: A 14-year cohort study

Oral rehabilitation with implants is an alternative to the provision of removable dentures in all patients for whom missing teeth require replacement. However, individuals with cognitive, mental health issues, and/or physical disabilities are often excluded from implant-supported prostheses because of the high perceived risk of failure linked to poor oral health, presence of parafunction, or systemic conditions.
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Clinical research Source Type: research