title: Medication-related tooth discoloration: a review.
abstract: Tooth discoloration is a common problem for which patients seek dental care. Various medications can directly or indirectly result in tooth discoloration. As clinicians, it is our responsibility to know these therapeutic drugs which can cause tooth discoloration and educate our fellow colleagues to take necessary precautions when prescribing these medications. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to give an overview of the various medications that can be linked to tooth discoloration and to suggest the precautionary measures that can be taken to avoid or minimize it. Clinical Relevance: Dental discoloration potential of medications always needs to be considered before prescribing them.
authors: Manuel S
authors: MS
authors: Thomas
authors: Ceena
authors: C
authors: Denny
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000009:adverse effects; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants