Psychogenic Denture Intolerance : Theoretical Background, Prevention, and Treatment Possibilities

Psychogenic denture intolerance is a complex and rising problem of dentistry and presents many intricate problems, which are being tackled by various disciplines of both basic and clinical research. This book reviews research on the subject of psychogenic denture intolerance including peculiarities of denture-related psychological and psycho-physiological phenomena, background and pathomechanisms of denture induced psychosomatic manifestations, preventive- diagnostic and treatment strategies of premised conditions, basic principles of communication and patient-nurse-dentist interrelationships as well as an introduction in several treatment methods like psychotherapeutic approaches and others.