Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

Guest editors provide expert knowledge on medically complex dental patients, with 42 patient scenarios and in-depth clinical reviews. The issue offers actionable insights for clinical practice, presenting the latest research and guidelines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

In this comprehensive issue, esteemed guest editors lend their invaluable expertise to delve into the realm of medically complex dental patients. Spanning a wide range of scenarios, the issue encompasses 42 patient cases, each presenting unique challenges and complexities. From a patient with a pacemaker, history of stroke, and stent placement seeking extraction of a lower molar to another with a history of COPD, ischemic heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmia undergoing restorative treatment, the cases showcase the diverse range of medical conditions that can impact dental care. Additionally, the issue features an adolescent with poorly managed asthma referred for pulp therapy in a permanent tooth, a patient with severe dental anxiety and episodes of fainting in need of dental restoration, and many more.

To provide a deeper understanding of these complex cases, the issue includes in-depth clinical reviews that offer actionable insights for clinical practice. Expert authors meticulously synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines, presenting clinically significant, topic-based reviews that are invaluable to dentists and dental professionals. These reviews cover a wide range of topics, including diagnostic considerations, treatment planning, and management strategies, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to handle medically complex dental patients with confidence and expertise.

Under the guidance of experienced editors in the field, this issue serves as a valuable resource for dental practitioners seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in this timely and focused area. By presenting the latest information and expert insights, the issue empowers dentists to provide optimal care to their patients, regardless of the medical complexities they may face.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 158 x 240 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323939218