Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 115, Issue 1, 49-51
Copyright © 1987 by American Dental Association
Oral effects of steroid therapy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: report of case
PE Van Story-Lewis,
MW Roberts,
and
JH Klippel
Steroids are used extensively in modern medicine and dentistry for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. However, this class of drugs can lead to adverse effects on other organs. In this case, developmental and functional disturbances of the primary and permanent dentition are seen. The patient's dental development and pharmacological history suggest prednisone as the offending agent.