ArticleJournal of the American Dental Association (1939)2017
Mechanisms underlying methamphetamine-related dental disease.
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- Systematic Review of the Literature on Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Individuals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Case Report: Unusual oral cavity changes associated with methamphetamine abuse.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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- Crystal methamphetamine and its effects on mental and oral health: A narrative review.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Review
- Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Recreational Drug Use.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2024Review
- Pharmacological Treatments for Methamphetamine Use Disorder: Current Status and Future Targets.Substance abuse and rehabilitation · 2024Review
- Correlates of poor oral health related quality of life in a cohort of people who use methamphetamine in Australia.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Predictors of protein intake among people who inject drugs in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.The American journal on addictions · 2022Article
- "(Meth) Will Hurt You and Hurt Your Teeth": Teen, Parent, and Dental Practitioner Perspectives on Implementing Crystal Meth Use Prevention Messaging in the Dental Office Setting.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Altered dental plaque microbiota correlated with salivary inflammation in female methamphetamine users.Frontiers in immunology · 2022Article
- Oral Microbiota Profile of Individuals Who Abuse Methamphetamine.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021Article
- Cocaine and methamphetamine: Pharmacology and dental implications.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2020Review
- Oral manifestations in drug users: A review.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2020Review
- Periodontal status of current methamphetamine users.Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) · 2018Article
- Caring for Patients Using Methamphetamines: An Interprofessional Collaborative Approach.Missouri medicineReview
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Abstract
backgroundThe authors clarified the causal mechanisms underlying the high prevalence of dental disease encountered in people who habitually use methamphetamine (meth).
methodsUsing a stratified sampling approach, the authors conducted comprehensive oral examinations and psychosocial assessments for 571 study participants who used meth. Three calibrated dentists, who used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) protocols, characterized the study participants' dental disease. The authors also collected data related to study participants' history of meth use and other attributes linked to dental disease.
resultsStudy participants who used meth manifested higher rates of xerostomia and caries experience compared with NHANES control participants. Participants who used meth had a higher level of daily consumption of sugary beverages compared with NHANES control participants. Smoking meth did not increase caries experience over other modes of intake. Dental hygiene was a significant determinant of dental health outcomes.
conclusionsMode of intake and frequency of meth use have a minimal impact on dental health outcomes. Behaviors, such as sugary beverage consumption and poor oral hygiene, better explain dental health outcomes. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Having a better understanding of the causal mechanisms of "meth mouth" sets the stage for clinicians to provide more personalized interventions and management of dental disease in people who use meth.
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