Effects of anti-epileptic drugs on the oral health of paediatric patients

Authors

  • D Tripodi Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti
  • G Cacciagrano Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti
  • S D´Ercole Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti
  • A Verrotti Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti
  • M Tieri Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2023.24.01.08

Keywords:

Anti-epileptic drugs, Paediatric patients, Oral health

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the effects of epilepsy therapy on the oral health in paediatrics patients. MATERIALS: The test has involved 57 patients. The patients were stratified in three groups: monotherapy group, politherapy group and control group. They were examined and after that the test groups were compared with the control group. CONCLUSION: Paediatric epileptic patients seem to have a greater risk of having a worse oral health status compared with healthy patients. However, if the patient is well monitored and undergoes regular dental checks, the oral condition is comparable to a healthy subject.

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