Methamphetamine abuse and "meth mouth".
Dental management for the patient who abuses drugs is always a challenge. The number of patients abusing methamphetamines appears to be increasing. The dentist needs to be aware of the clinical presentation and medical risks presented by these patients and to attempt to get the patient to seek professional help. Additionally, special attention will be necessary for the high prevalence and severity of oral manifestations including rampant caries, enamel erosion, xerostomia, bruxism, and muscle trismus.
Rhodus
Nelson L
NL
Oral Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. rhodu001@umn.edu
Little
James W
JW
D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000506:poisoning; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000506:poisoning; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D006213:Hallucinogens; D008694:Methamphetamine; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine