Cocaine and methamphetamine : Pharmacology and dental implications

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Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that illicit drug use is a persistent and growing problem in our society. Methamphetamine and cocaine are at the top of the list of stimulants commonly abused. There is a need for a disease-targeted approach to the dental management of clients who use these drugs.

Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to identify the most up-to-date information for the diagnosis and treatment of dental clients who abuse methamphetamine and cocaine. Databases in the University of Toronto library system were searched for peer-reviewed articles, written in English, and containing data relevant to clinical decision making. Textbooks were chosen from a list of reference materials provided by the National Dental Examination Board. All cited articles were published within the past 5 years.

Results and Discussion: There is robust literature on the treatment of individual signs and symptoms associated with methamphetamine and cocaine use. However, there is a dearth of information on the comprehensive, client-centred oral health care that these individuals require.

Conclusion: This article reviews the best practices to guide the clinician from the initial oral diagnosis appointment to the maintenance of care, including the pharmacological actions of these drugs of abuse, the specific challenges faced in providing care for this client population, and scientifically based treatment considerations to maximize prognosis.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:54

Enthalten in:

Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD - 54(2020), 2 vom: 01. Juni, Seite 75-82

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Nassar, Paul [VerfasserIn]
Ouanounou, Aviv [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

44RAL3456C
Addiction
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Cocaine
I5Y540LHVR
Illicit drugs
Journal Article
Methamphetamine
Pharmacology
Review
Xerostomia

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 10.12.2021

Date Revised 21.03.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM31806944X