Henry R G, Wekstein D R
Geriatric Dental Services, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington 40511, USA.
Dent Clin North Am. 1997 Oct;41(4):915-43.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common dementing illness affecting over 4 million Americans. As the population ages, dentists and other health care providers will be faced with the daunting task of managing an increasing number of people with this disease. Currently, there are no definitive medications to treat this disease, although there are a number of recent drugs which may help to alleviate some symptoms. This article reviews the current medical treatment and the dental concerns which face the dentist, patient, and family. Suggestions for dental management are given along with practical recommendations for caregivers.
阿尔茨海默病是影响超过400万美国人的最常见的痴呆症。随着人口老龄化，牙医和其他医疗保健提供者将面临管理越来越多患有这种疾病的人的艰巨任务。目前，尚无明确的药物可治疗这种疾病，尽管最近有一些药物可能有助于缓解某些症状。本文回顾了目前的医学治疗方法以及牙医、患者和家属面临的牙科问题。文中给出了牙科管理的建议以及对护理人员的实用推荐。
