Glyceryl trinitrate preparation (Suscard Buccal) causes caries and changes to the denture base material.
Angina is the most common symptom of ischaemic heart disease and is frequently treated by the administration of nitrates. These three cases highlight dental sequelae of prolonged administration of sustained-release glyceryl trinitrate applied to the oral mucosa.
Walton
A G
AG
Rutland
R F
RF
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000278:Administration, Buccal; D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology*; D003819:Denture Bases; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration / Q000187:drug effects; D007785:Lactose / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D005996:Nitroglycerin; D007785:Lactose