Drug induced tooth discoloration in pediatric group: a review

Authors

  • Sumaira Aziz M.Phil. Scholar Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Abid Salahuddin Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Anwer Zeb Jan Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Humera Aziz Senior Medical Officer Department of Pediatrics, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Shehzad Fahad M.Phil. Scholar Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52442/jrmi.v8i1.404

Keywords:

Drugs adverse effects, children tooth discoloration, extrinsic discoloration, intrinsic discoloration

Abstract

Teeth stains and discoloration are regular occurrences that can arise for a variety of causes. What we eat /drink, ageing and tooth trauma are the most common causes of discoloration. Medications can also cause tooth discoloration, either directly or indirectly. It is our job as health professionals to be aware of the therapeutic treatments that have the potential to stain teeth and to enlighten the general public on how to take the required steps while administering the drugs. This article discusses some of the most common drugs that cause tooth discoloration in children.

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Published

2022-04-08

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): Journal of Rehman Medical Institute

Section

Review Article