Before revision: Schizophrenia Poor self care including diet and oral hygiene Xerostomia as a result of antipsychotic medication Caries Periodontal disease Tardive dyskinesias characterised by involuntary muscle movements Bipolar Disorder Poor oral hygiene Increased levels of plaque and calculus Increased risk of periodontal disease Increased caries Xerostomia Depression Xerostomia (typically due to tricyclic antidepressant medication or due to an anxiety component to the disorder) Poor self care including diet and oral hygiene Caries (change in appetite/diet can be a factor in the disorder) Periodontal disease Oral dysaesthesia (generalised physical aches and pains) Geriatric Patients Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Hypertension Macular degeneration When treating the geriatric age group it may not just be situated within the dental practice is can include; independent living, shared housing, assisted living, continuous care communities and nursing homes.
After revision: Schizophrenia Poor self-care including diet and oral hygiene Xerostomia as a result of antipsychotic medication Caries Periodontal disease Tardive dyskinesias characterised by involuntary muscle movements Bipolar Disorder Poor oral hygiene Increased levels of plaque and calculus Increased risk of periodontal disease Increased caries Xerostomia Depression Xerostomia (typically due to tricyclic antidepressant medication or due to an anxiety component to the disorder) Poor self care including diet and oral hygiene Caries (change in appetite/diet can be a factor in the disorder) Periodontal disease Oral dysaesthesia (generalised physical aches and pains) Geriatric Patients Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Hypertension Macular degeneration When treating the geriatric age group it may not just be situated within the dental practice is can include; independent living, shared housing, assisted living, continuous care communities and nursing homes.