Abraham E. Nizel
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 632
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Abstract: Nutrition knowledge and its practical application in prevention and control of dental problems are presented for the dental student or professional. Basic biochemical and metabolic aspects of nutrition are presented, generally, and specifically in relation to oral health. Excesses or deficiencies of micro- and macronutrients and their manifestations in clinical problems are emphasized. Patients' questions have been used to compile information for responding to requests about a prudent diet, the function of foods, health foods, food processing and additives, and cariogenicity of foods. Step-by-step procedures for nutrition counseling of patients cover prevention and control of dental caries, improvement of oral health, procedures that help recuperation following oral surgery, and assistance in coping with the oral problems of aging, such as osteoporosis, loss of taste, or xerostomia.