title: Methadone and caries. Case reports.
abstract: Several cases of advanced tooth destruction from widespread severe carious lesions are presented where methadone syrup has been used intra-orally in a drug rehabilitation programme. Aetiological factors are discussed and suggestions made concerning treatment plans and social implications for these patients.
authors.affiliation: Westmead Hospital Dental Clinical School, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sheedy
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003824:Denture, Complete; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012931:Social Environment; D012996:Solutions; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics; D012996:Solutions; D008691:Methadone