The Effects of Antihypertensive Medication on Dental Treatment

From Volume 34, Issue 2, March 2007 | Pages 70-78

Authors

Richard M Gibson

BDS, MFDS RCS

Senior House Officer, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle uponTyne, NE2 4BW, UK

Articles by Richard M Gibson

John G Meechan

BDS, PhD, FDS RCS(Eng), FDS RCS(Ed), FDS RCPS

Senior Lecturer, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle uponTyne, NE2 4BW, UK

Articles by John G Meechan

Abstract

Hypertension is a medical problem that impacts on health worldwide. A number of different medications are used to treat hypertension. These drugs can affect the mouth and perioral structures and impact upon dental management. It is therefore important that dentists are aware of the side-effects and relevant drug interactions that occur in patients on antihypertensive medication.

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