Oral Health Care for Persons with Disabilities

Providing Dental Care
Specific Treatment Considerations

Treatment Modifications: Endodontic

Individuals who cannot tolerate a removable prostheses will benefit from maintaining even severely worn teeth as occlusal stops. 

Thermafil endodontic kit
Endodontic treatment should be considered when a tooth is restorable and the patient can cooperate. 

When possible, one-appointment procedures are advisable.

When working-length radiographs cannot be obtained, an apex locator is helpful in determining working length.

Patient receiving dental treatment
 
 

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