title: The significance of ecstasy use to dental practice.
abstract: 3,4 Methylenedioxymethampetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy, is an illicit drug used by individuals seeking mood enhancement. Ecstasy's pharmacology, systemic, oral and dental manifestations are presented. Use of this drug is not limited to a particular socioeconomic class and, as such, all practicing dentists must be aware of both the intra-oral effects of this drug and any possible alterations to dental treatment that might become necessary. Dental manifestations include bruxism, increased incidence of caries, xerostomia and oral ulcers.
authors: William James
authors: WJ
authors: Maloney
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Raymond
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000075202:Contraindications; D003729:Dental Care; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000633:toxicity; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000633:toxicity; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006213:Hallucinogens; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine