[Clinical aspects of the evolution of dental caries and periodontal disease in patients treated with corticosteroids]

Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2004 Oct-Dec;108(4):899-902.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Patients treated with adrenal glucocorticoids may run a higher risk of dental caries, both as a result of their medical condition and of the physical and physiological effects of their pharmacotherapy. Our clinical study reports about patients treated with glucocorticoids who were also having an odonto-periodontal condition. They were examined and we found rampant caries and periodontal diseases. The slow evolution of asymptomatic periodontal disease encouraged destruction of teeth in root caries. The rampant caries were correlated with immunodeficiency and treatment of these caries must take into account the general treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Dental Caries / chemically induced*
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Periodontal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Periodontal Diseases / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones