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Madison E Richards1, Boomika Mahesh2, Daler Tarrazzi3
1Department of Oral Health & Diagnostic Sciences, The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
Introduction:
Oral health outcomes have not been described in geriatric patients prescribed amphetamines.
Case Presentation:
A 71-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of disintegrating teeth in the setting of daily prescribed amphetamine salts use. Generalized enamel erosions and exposed dentine discoloration were present. Rehabilitation would be an expensive and time-consuming process.
Conclusion:
This case highlights potential oral health risks with prescription stimulant use in the geriatric population for dental provider awareness.
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