Oral Health Provides Clues to Behavioral Changes

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — An 87-year-old nursing home resident with advanced dementia and self-inflicted lacerations on her hand due to repetitive biting was eventually found to have peri-implant mucositis — a condition that is likely to become more common in long-term care as the use of dental implants continues to ri se.

Source: Caring for the Ages - July 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Christine Kilgore Source Type: news