Principles governing the prosthodontic treatment of patients with cardiac transplants.

J. J. Carpendale, R. W. Dykema, C. J. Andres, C. J. Goodacre

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Abstract

As the survival rate of patients with cardiac transplants improves, it is more likely that dentists will have to provide extensive dental care and it is important to know the special precautions that must be taken when treating these patients. In this report on the prosthodontic treatment of a patient with a cardiac transplant and an unstable medical history, specific dental management guidelines are proposed. The treatment illustrates an alternative to complex and prolonged restorative treatment for patients with compromised post-transplant recovery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-521
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the American Dental Association
Volume119
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1989

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Dentistry

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