title: Dental management of the patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
abstract: Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder frequently manifest bizarre behaviors that contribute to the oral disease development. The medications used to manage the disorder can cause profound xerostomia and compound the magnitude of oral pathology. The patient's behavioral alterations and drug therapy might require dental treatment modifications.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Dental Service, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Friedlander
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Serafetinides
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D003193:Compulsive Personality Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic