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The Effect of Certain Systemic Medications on Oral Calculus Formation
Author(s) -
Turesky Samuel,
Breuer Miklos,
Coffman Gerald
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1992.63.11.871
Subject(s) - medicine , calculus (dental) , allopurinol , dentistry
A quantitative comparison was made of supragingival calculus that formed in individuals using systemic medications for defined systemic medical problems and individuals not using medication. Measurements of supragingival plaque and calculus were made on the lingual surfaces of the 4 mandibular incisors of 68 consecutive patients presenting for dental examinations and oral prophylaxes. Variables noted in addition to medication and plaque status were: age, sex, time interval since previous prophylaxis, and smoking status. Analysis of results indicated a statistically significant reduction of calculus among individuals medicated with β‐blockers, diuretics, anticholinergics, synthroid and allopurinol despite the high quantity of plaque present. J Periodontol 1992; 63:871–875 .