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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 440-447 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Dental update |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dentistry(all)