摘要:

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a common complaint which occurs in about 25% of the elderly. Drugs play a principal role in its etiology. This REFERENCE GUIDE is designed to help the practitioner identify the medicaments which may cause this condition. Moreover, it offers suggestions for the treatment of drug‐induced dry mout

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00055.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

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Periodontitis has been and still is considered a disease of the elderly. The periodontal reaction to microbial injury is a typical immune reaction. Since the immune systems of youth, adults and “elderly” differ, reactions to injury must also differ, suggesting that destructive periodontitis may differ from one age group to another. More data is necessary to adequately answer the question of the relationship between age and periodontal disea

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00056.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

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The effects of aging on the ability of parathormone (PTH) to induce osteoclastogenesis in the femora of mice was investigated. Seventy BNL short‐lived mice ranging in age from 5 to 104 weeks were used and divided in 5 age groups. Fifty‐two mice were Injected i.p. with 5U/gm body weight and sacrificed every 6 hours for 24 hours. Both femora were fixed, decalcified and routinely prepared histologically. All osteoclasts observed at the distal metaphyseal region were microscopically counted, as well as their nuclei. Cell size was also measured. The results showed that the ability of PTH to induce osteoclastogenesis is not lost with age, but is significantly reduced. Furthermore, the tissue response is prolonged with age from 12 to 24 hours. The earlier reports in the literature that osteoclasts originate from fusion of osteogenic cell precursors was supported by the present study. This does not eliminate the fact that alternative origins may also be possible. Observed morphological differences in osteoclasts are most probably functionally related, with loss of function due to aging not being ruled

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00057.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

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The geriatric patient presenting with cancer of the head and neck region constitutes slightly less than half of all oral cancers diagnosed. Cancers of this region are generally treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or combinations of these three. These patients not only present with special problems due to their age but also with challenging ones resulting from treatment of their disease. The dentist plays an important role in evaluating the patient's oral health and providing necessary services prior to any curative treatment. The dental diagnosis and treatment protocol practiced at Memorial Hospital are discussed for each therapeutic modality along with the measures taken for follow up care.

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00058.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

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The frequency of six denture‐related injuries in patients residing in two geriatric hospitals was investigated. The incidence was found to be higher than that reported by previous investigators. Some predisposing factors for the presence of these lesions are noted. Recommendations are made for maintaining healthy oral tissues in institutionalized denture wearer

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00059.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Increased longevity and recently intensified emphasis on gerodontology mandate that dental students'exposure to clinical care of the elderly be enhanced. The extent to which individual students can be exposed to geriatric dental care depends on the availability of elderly patients to dental school clinics and the treatment needs of these patients. The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the dental treatment needs of geriatric patients who seek care at a dental school, and (2) to ascertain if differences exist between the needs of older versus relatively young geriatric patients. Data collected on 128 elderly patients during a three month period indicate that 57% of the aged were either edentulous at examination or treatment planned to become edentulous and receive two full dentures. The remaining 43% were treatment planned to remain dentulous and receive therapies other than full upper and lower dentures. More older geriatric patients required full dentures than their younger cohorts. More young elderly required prophylaxes, scalings, root planing therapy, dental restorations, and partial dentures. Additional to their denture requirements, aged patients appear to have sufficient non‐prosthetic needs to allow for meaningful gerodontic experience by student

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00060.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0734-0664    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00061.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1986

数据来源: WILEY