Systemic Medications and Endodontic Outcomes – Ep. 62

The episode of Endo Voices highlights the brilliant mind of endodontic legend Dr. Ashraf Fouad, who delves deep into the intricacies of medications and their effects on healing, particularly in the context of endodontics. Dr. Fouad explains the challenges in establishing causation versus association in medical studies, emphasizing the importance of rigorous observational studies for generating data. He explores various medications’ impacts on healing, from diabetes treatments like Metformin to biologicals and monoclonal antibodies used in autoimmune diseases and cancer treatment. Dr. Fouad covers biochemical mechanisms of action detailing how medications influence healing processes, all the while drawing from extensive research and clinical observations. His insights extend to the complexities of systemic conditions like diabetes and their interplay with oral health, underscoring the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between dentistry and medicine. He emphasizes the significance of longitudinal studies and careful patient assessment, especially for those at risk due to systemic conditions or medication regimens.

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