A Case of Peri-mucositis: The Importance of the Oral Cavity Exam in Evaluating New Behavioral Disturbance in a Patient with Advanced Dementia

With the growth in the aging population, poor dentition and the incidence of dental implants is on the rise. Dental implants have a high association with peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis, which is a source of discomfort in patients and can be a source of agitation and cause of behavioral disturbance in patients with dementia who cannot verbalize their discomfort.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 22, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Kledia Blloshmi, K. Blloshmi, K. Sharma Tags: Case Report Source Type: research