Antimicrobial resistance: COMs and OMFSs

Abstract

by large carious lesions in buccal smooth surface areas and fractured teeth due to increased motor activity. It is important to note that a significant level of osteoporosis has also been reported in a high percentage of methamphetamine abusers. 3 Cocaine can result in movement disorder and manifest itself as transient chorea 4 while heroin can increase the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth. 5 These patients develop dental caries, inflammation and hyperplasia of gingival, uvulitis, leukoplakia, oral papillomas and tongue carcinoma, and their nutrition is also compromised. Dentists should be aware of the effects of these drugs in dental management.