Providing Dental Care
Specific Treatment Considerations
Treatment Modifications: Restorative
Restorative procedures generally require few modifications; however,
dentistry can be somewhat frustrating if the patient cannot tolerate the
rubber dam or cooperate during the procedure. Sedation or general anesthesia
may be required.
Glass ionomer restorations may be appropriate for patients with a high
caries rate due to fluoride release.
Stainless
steel crowns may be appropriate for restoring severely damaged teeth when
the patient's lack of cooperation precludes more complicated procedures
required for fixed prosthodontics or where lack of funds is a consideration.
In addition, bonded restorations can eliminate the need for pins and thereby
reduce the overall time for the procedure.
