Oral Health Of Epileptic Patients In Rural Rajasthan

BACKGROUND: Despite the increase in the awareness of Epilepsy, still people are not much aware of the oral health complications related to the intake of antiepileptic drugs.OBJECTIVE: To assess the most common oral health problems that people face while using the Anti-epileptic drugs and hence forth decide its remedy. To make people aware of the potential side effects of using the anti-epileptic drugs.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 200 epileptic patients who were on anti-epileptic medication for one year or more. The study was conducted at Government Hospital in Ratan nagar dist churu.RESULTS: Gingival hyperplasia was seen as a common side effects of the Anti-epileptic Drug. Lips and cheek biting were the most common soft tissue injury, while tooth fracture was the most common hard tissue dental injury.CONCLUSION: General physicians and dentist should be well aware of the potential side effects of Anti-epileptic Drugs. A dentist should be well versed and trained to manage oro-facial injuries in the emergency department.