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[Caries control for the handicapped].

M F van Grunsven
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Many systemic diseases, disabling conditions and medical treatment may reduce the caries resistance of the patient. Some factors and conditions that might influence caries susceptibility and caries activity especially in the handicapped are discussed. The actual caries risk of a patient decides on the type and the intensity of preventive measures. Caries control in particular for mentally retarded and cerebral palsied patients is described.

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M F van Grunsven. 1990. [Caries control for the handicapped].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2151529/

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