Stimulating Conversation: A Case Report of Extensive Dental Erosions With Medical Use of Amphetamine Salts
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.
Authors
- Scarlet Charmelo-Silva
- Madison E. Richards
- Boomika Mahesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8014-6762)
- Daler Tarrazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-3073)
Institutions
- Augusta University (US)
- Augusta University Health (US)
- University of Maine at Augusta (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gerodontology
- Published
- 2026-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70124
- Primary Topic
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00