Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 99, Issue 6, 967-971
Copyright © 1979 by American Dental Association
Recognition and management of the depressed dental patient
FM Beck,
TJ Kaul,
and
JM Weaver 2nd
Depressive illness may affect the patient's response to dental care. It has been implicated both as a causal factor and a sequela in facial pain syndromes. Depression is treated with various medications that may influence function and health of the oral cavity and that may adversely interact with drugs used to control pain and anxiety.