title: The preventive management of extensive caries induced by self-administered medications: a case report.
abstract: The cariogenic properties of simple sugars are less well appreciated than those of sucrose. The clinical features of an adult patient who presented with extensive caries of unknown etiology are described. The predominant etiologic factor was prolonged usage of self-administered mineral supplements containing lactose. The preventive management strategies are described, and an approach to dietary counselling for patients using unusual self-administered medications is outlined.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007785:Lactose / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D008903:Minerals; D007785:Lactose