title: Oral manifestations of drug therapy.
abstract: The oral cavity may be the target organ for a number of diverse abnormalities that develop from side effects of medications. Because of the widespread and increasing use of prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal remedies, it is becoming increasingly likely that the dentist will encounter soft tissue or dental pathologies that represent a complication of a therapeutic agent. The more common abnormalities that may occur include gingival hyperplasia, tooth discoloration, candidiasis, chemical injuries, and altered taste perception. The dental practitioner is often the primary health care provider who can recognize, diagnose, treat, and/or prevent these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral Medicine, Pathology, and Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, 3501 Terrace Street, G-137 Salk, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. guggen@pitt.edu
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guggenheimer
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000209:etiology; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000139:chemically induced; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013651:Taste Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs