Results. The purpose of this study is to establish the effects of antidepressant drugs on oral health of patients with depression. Materials and methods. In this study 45 patients with depression, treated with antidepressant drugs, have been enrolled. They replied to a questionnaire and underwent clinical examination to evaluate the presence of oral lesions before and after treatment. Results. All patients analyzed showed modifications of the oral health: xerostomia, hyposalivation, dental caries, bourning mouth, soft tissue lesions. Conclusions. A prolonged use of antidepressant drugs causes many lesions of the mouth. The aim of the therapy, in this specific situation, is to solve the psychic deficit. Moreover dental treatment and drugs are necessary to treat the lesions.
Effetti dei farmaci antidepressivi sul cavo orale
GIUCA, MARIA RITA;Pasini M.;
2009-01-01
Abstract
Results. The purpose of this study is to establish the effects of antidepressant drugs on oral health of patients with depression. Materials and methods. In this study 45 patients with depression, treated with antidepressant drugs, have been enrolled. They replied to a questionnaire and underwent clinical examination to evaluate the presence of oral lesions before and after treatment. Results. All patients analyzed showed modifications of the oral health: xerostomia, hyposalivation, dental caries, bourning mouth, soft tissue lesions. Conclusions. A prolonged use of antidepressant drugs causes many lesions of the mouth. The aim of the therapy, in this specific situation, is to solve the psychic deficit. Moreover dental treatment and drugs are necessary to treat the lesions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
