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imipramine and Dental Caries

imipramine has been researched along with Dental Caries in 2 studies

Imipramine: The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group.
imipramine : A dibenzoazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propyl group at the nitrogen atom.

Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Dental Caries are an uncommon, but significant side effect of the tricyclic antidepressants and other anticholinergic psychoactive drugs."1.26Rampant dental caries in the treatment of depression. ( Bassuk, E; Schoonover, S, 1978)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Winer, JA1
Bahn, S1
Bassuk, E1
Schoonover, S1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for imipramine and Dental Caries

ArticleYear
Loss of teeth with antidepressant drug therapy.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1967, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Dental Caries; Diphenhydramine; Humans; Imipramine; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease; Psychophar

1967
Rampant dental caries in the treatment of depression.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1978, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Dental Caries; Depression; Drug Combinations

1978