title: Atropine sulfate--a current review of a useful agent for controlling salivation during dental procedures.
abstract: After reading this article, the reader should be able to describe techniques for the control of saliva during dental procedures; discuss the problems associated with saliva contamination of an operative field; explain the clinical benefits, dosing guidelines, and contraindications for using atropine sulfate to temporarily reduce saliva flow during dental procedures.
mesh_terms: D001285:Atropine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003729:Dental Care; D006801:Humans; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012472:Salivation / Q000187:drug effects*