Why Would a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Be of Concern

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why would a patient with multiple sclerosis be of concern to the dental staff?

• A)The dental staff may contract the disease from the patient.
• B)The patient may not be able to adequately take care of his mouth and any type of restorations that may be placed because of motor problems.
• C)The patient may have uncontrollable seizures, which could cause him to hurt himself during treatment.
• D)The patient may not have any memory of the dental appointments.

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