Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
Occlusal Assessment and Treatment Planning Under General Anaesthesia in a Patient With Complex Needs: A Case Report and Reflective Analysis
Par Murray N et Geddis-Regan A.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Occlusal assessment under general anaesthesia (GA) is inherently limited, as functional jaw movements and dynamic occlusal loading cannot be replicated intraoperatively. In patients who require GA as the only feasible treatment modality, this may pose challenges for dental professionals planning care intra-operatively.