title: [Ecstasy use and oral health].
abstract: Ecstacy is a frequently used drug, especially by young adults in the big cities.Therefore, it is likely that dentists might be confronted with individuals that use XTC. This review of the literature describes the systemic and oral effects of XTC. Life-threatening complications include hyperthermia, hyponatreaemia and liver failure. In addition, psychotic episodes, depression, panic disorders and impulsive behaviour have been reported. Oral effects include mucosal changes, xerostomia and an increased risk of developing dental erosion and bruxism. Finally, the potential use of saliva for detection of XTC is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Uit de afdeling Tandheelkundige Basiswetenschappen, sectie Orale Biochemie. hs.brand@vumc.nl
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Brand
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Dun
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van Nieuw Amerongen
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009909:Oral Health; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors