[Heroin and oral health].
Heroin is a half synthetic opiate with. It is used by a relatively small number of the general population, but relatively frequently by homeless people and prisoners. Since heroin has an inhibitory effect on the nervous system and on breathing, an overdose of heroin can have fatal consequences. Sudden abstinence of heroin results in general discomfort, restlessness, muscle cramps, perspiration, nausea, shivers and goose bumps. Oral effects of heroin include increased risks of caries, periodontitis and bruxism. Saliva has the potential of detecting heroin abuse.
Uit de afdeling Parodontologie en Orale Biochemie, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam. hs.brand@vumc.nl
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D002012:Bruxism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors