Changes in the Mouth Associated with Aging Include

question 5

Multiple Choice

Changes in the mouth associated with aging include

• A)overgrowth of gums.
• B)thinning enamel.
• C)thinning cementum.
• D)shrinking dentin.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobia-related anxiety through gradual exposure to the fear stimulus combined with relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

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Aaron Beck

Aaron Beck is a psychiatrist widely recognized as the father of cognitive therapy, developing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques for treating depression and other mental disorders.