Laird W R, McLaughlin E A
Int J Prosthodont. 1989 Jul-Aug;2(4):347-51.
Approximately 70% of the elderly population in the United Kingdom are edentulous, and their prosthetic status has been recognised as poor. Treatment standards need to be improved, but this is often difficult with the elderly person, who may present with a combination of unfavourable features. It is essential to develop an understanding of the limitations of such patients. Particular attention must be given to specific treatment planning, including modifications to standard design principles, together with the establishment of effective communication.
在英国，约70%的老年人口无牙，且他们的修复状况被认为较差。治疗标准需要提高，但对于可能存在多种不利特征的老年人来说，这往往很困难。了解这类患者的局限性至关重要。必须特别关注具体的治疗计划，包括对标准设计原则的调整，以及建立有效的沟通。
