Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (Jan 2015)

Meth abuse and oral health

  • Deviprasad Makonahally,
  • Vaibhav Gupta,
  • Pushpanjali Krishnappa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2319-5932.153602
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 87 – 90

Abstract

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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.

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