Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Geriatric veterinary dentistry: medical and client relations and challenges.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Holmstrom, Steven E
- Affiliation:
- Animal Dental Clinic · United States
Abstract
Quality of life is an important issue for geriatric patients. Allowing periodontal disease, fractured teeth, and neoplasia to remain untreated decreases this quality of life. Age itself should be recognized; however, it should not be a deterrent to successful veterinary dental care.
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