Leader David M
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, USA.
J Mass Dent Soc. 2007 Summer;56(2):16-9.
Scleroderma is an autoimmune, rheumatoid factor-positive disease that may be localized or systemic, affecting the skin, lungs, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Dental effects include xerostomia, microstomia, idiopathic resorption of tooth and bone, oral effects of medications, erosion and decay caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and poor oral hygiene due to physical and emotional effects of the disease. All dentists have the knowledge and ability to treat those suffering with scleroderma.
硬皮病是一种自身免疫性、类风湿因子阳性疾病，可局限或全身性发作，影响皮肤、肺、肾和心血管系统。对牙齿的影响包括口干、小口症、牙齿和骨骼的特发性吸收、药物的口腔影响、胃食管反流病（GERD）导致的侵蚀和龋齿，以及疾病的身体和情绪影响导致的口腔卫生不良。所有牙医都具备治疗硬皮病患者的知识和能力。
