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Dental staining after doxycycline use in children
Heidi Pöyhönen1, Mirka Nurmi2, Ville Peltola1
1Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|November 2, 2017
Summary
Doxycycline treatment in children under 8 years old did not result in permanent tooth staining or enamel hypoplasia. This study suggests doxycycline is safe for developing teeth in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Doxycycline use in children under 8 has been limited due to concerns about dental staining associated with tetracyclines.
- Despite differences from classical tetracyclines, the dental safety of doxycycline in young children remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the dental safety of doxycycline exposure in children younger than 8 years old.
- To assess permanent teeth for staining and enamel hypoplasia following early-life doxycycline treatment.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of doxycycline treatment records for children under 8.
- Dental examinations by pediatric dentists for staining and enamel hypoplasia after permanent tooth eruption.
- Independent evaluation of dental photographs by a second pediatric dentist.
Main Results:
- Thirty-eight children were included, with a mean age of 4.7 years at the time of doxycycline treatment.
- Treatment durations ranged from 2 to 28 days, with varying dosages.
- No instances of tetracycline-like staining or enamel hypoplasia were observed in the permanent teeth of any study subjects.
Conclusions:
- Doxycycline treatment in young children (<8 years) does not appear to cause permanent tooth staining.
- The findings support the safety of doxycycline regarding dental development in pediatric patients.
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