Meth abuse and oral health
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry. 2015;13(1):87-90 DOI 10.4103/2319-5932.153602
Journal Title: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
ISSN: 2319-5932 (Print); 2350-0484 (Online)
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Society/Institution: Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
LCC Subject Category: Medicine: Dentistry
Country of publisher: India
Language of fulltext: English
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AUTHORS
Deviprasad Makonahally
Vaibhav Gupta
Pushpanjali Krishnappa
EDITORIAL INFORMATION
Time From Submission to Publication: 25 weeks
Abstract | Full Text
Methamphetamine abuse is spreading its roots in India due to its widespread appeal, ease of manufacture and low cost compared with other stimulant drugs. Methamphetamine-induced caries is a characteristic finding among methamphetamine abusers. Thus, it is important to understand the typical clinical manifestations inclusive of cervical and proximal caries, elicit proper case history and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to help patients in a complete rehabilitation. We present a series of cases of "meth" abuser for dental professionals to help ensure successful treatment and prevention of disease progression.