Abstract
It is essential that every health care professional who is involved with the prescription or recommendation of drugs be fully aware of any resultant disorders that may arise as a side-effect. A range of drugs can affect the teeth. In this review article, drugs that have the potential to induce changes in teeth have been classified as those leading to tooth discoloration (intrinsic and extrinsic), physical damage to tooth structure (enamel, dentin, and cementum), and alteration in tooth sensitivity.
MeSH terms
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Carbohydrates / adverse effects
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Chlorhexidine / adverse effects
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
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Fluorides / adverse effects
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Fluorosis, Dental / diagnosis
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Humans
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Minocycline / adverse effects
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Mouthwashes / adverse effects
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Root Resorption / chemically induced
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Root Resorption / diagnosis
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Saliva / drug effects
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Tetracycline / adverse effects
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Tooth Bleaching / adverse effects*
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Tooth Discoloration / chemically induced
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Tooth Discoloration / diagnosis
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Tooth Diseases / chemically induced*
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Tooth Diseases / diagnosis*
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Tooth Erosion / chemically induced
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Tooth Erosion / diagnosis
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Toothache / chemically induced
Substances
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Carbohydrates
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Mouthwashes
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Tetracycline
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Minocycline
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Fluorides
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Chlorhexidine