The effects of antihypertensive medication on dental treatment.
Hypertension is a medical problem that impacts on health worldwide. A number of different medications are used to treat hypertension. These drugs can affect the mouth and perioral structures and impact upon dental management. It is therefore important that dentists are aware of the side-effects and relevant drug interactions that occur in patients on antihypertensive medication.


CONCLUSIONS
Dentists will encounter patients receiving antihypertensive therapy and should be aware of how these drugs impact upon dental treatment.
Gibson
Richard M
RM
School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, UK.
Meechan
John G
JG
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003729:Dental Care; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental / Q000494:pharmacology
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental