Dental health of patients using antidepressants and methamphetamines

The search was performed in the PubMed database, and results of own research on effects antidepressants dental health were presented. Literature data impact methamphetamine use are also provided. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been shown to cause bru-xism, which can exacerbate temporomandibular joint disorder, tricyclic (especially low-dose amitriptyline) reduce risk bruxism caused by another antidepressant. Antidepressants, mostly tricyclic, xerostomia, leading salivary hypofunction. Similar such as xerostomia noted when using methamphetamines. Saliva contains a high concentration calcium phosphate ions, serve raw materials for remineralization process, it buffers organic acids formed plaque, thereby preventing periodontitis caries. Xerostomia due or methamphetamines causes taste disorders, appearance bad breath, mouth ulcers, impairs processes chewing, swallowing speech, changes microbial colonization oral cavity, causing development ca-ries, candidiasis, atrophy mucous membrane burning sensation, difficulties keeping dentures, negatively affects quality life patients. Therefore, is important dentists be aware problems associated with antidepressants, identify them early, not only provide topical treatment, but discuss patients risks their lifestyle treatment.