IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 8792: Psychological Backgrounds of Medically Compromised Patients and Its Implication in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 8792: Psychological Backgrounds of Medically Compromised Patients and Its Implication in Dentistry: A Narrative Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168792 Authors: Yoshihiro Abiko Durga Paudel Hirofumi Matsuoka Mitsuru Moriya Akira Toyofuku The number of medically compromised dental patients is increasing every year with the increase in the super-aged population. Many of these patients have underlying psychiatric problems and diseases, which need to be recognized by dental professionals for better treatment outcomes. The aim of this narrative review article is to summarize the psychological and psychiatric backgrounds of medically compromised patients who are frequently visited and taken care of by dentists using findings from recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Anxiety and symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, panic disorders, poor cognitive functions, and poor quality of life were some of the common psychological backgrounds in medically compromised patients. Additionally, the consequences of these psychological problems and the considerations that need to be taken by the dentist while treating these patients have been discussed. Dental professionals should be aware of and recognize the different psychological backgrounds of medically compromised dental patients in order to provide appropriate dental treatment and to prevent oral conditions from worse...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research