Treatment of the epileptic patient in the dental office.

Epilepsy is a relatively common problem in children, adults and the elderly. Dentists need to be familiar with the various manifestations of the disease, the anticonvulsant medications (AEDs) the patients are taking, and the complications and side effects of these drugs. In this article the types of seizures and AEDs in common use are described. Guidelines for treatment planning are given. Recommendations are made for managing the patient who has a seizure in the dental office.