Epilepsy and dental procedures. A review

N Y State Dent J. 2008 Mar;74(2):39-43.

Abstract

This paper is a review of the dental management of patients with epilepsy. It includes discussion of the effects anti-epileptic drugs have on dental procedures and addresses complications and side effects of these drugs. A clinical case photo is presented to show gingival hyperplasia, along with four tables on which common antiepileptic medications are enumerated.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Dental
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Epilepsy*
  • Gingival Overgrowth / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants