Fr262 - Restorative Challenges in Older Adults
Date/Time: 3/17/2023 1 - 4 p.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes
Dentist Fee: $95.00 Other Fee: $65.00
Audience: Dentists, Assistants
Keyword(s): Geriatric Medicine
Restorative Dentistry
AGD Code: 750
Most Americans now enter the senior years with natural dentitions. Age-related changes to pulpal tissues and dentin reduce bonding. attrition, abrasion, erosion, and other tooth wear phenomenon affect restorative contours, material longevity, and occlusal harmony. Xerostomia increases caries risk, especially root caries, and must be properly addressed to achieve long-lasting results. Learn practical skills and techniques Dr. Huffines has gained over four decades to use immediately in the booming senior market.