[Therapeutic results of complete dentures in patients with chronic diseases].
1974
U Molin, and
L Molin
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D002908
Chronic Disease
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2).
The total of dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient (from Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982).
Care, Dental
D003824
Denture, Complete
A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible.