The Oral Health of Narcotic Addicts

Shapiro, S; Pollack, Burton R.; Gallant, Dorothy

doi:10.1111/j.1752-7325.1970.tb00573.x

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“…The mean OHI-S Index score was 2.70 in substance abusers which is comparable to the other studies by Angelillo et al [12], Shapiro et al, [13], Silverstein [14], Rosenstein [15], and Zahrani [16] who reported mean OHI-S values of 1.71, 2.67, 2.61, 2.2, and 2.42, respectively. The mean OHI-S score was significantly higher in the study group than the control group ( P = 0.001) especially among the male groups between the age groups of <20, 20–29, and 30–39 years.…”

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“…The mean Russell's Periodontal Index score amongst substance abusers was 3.68, whereas other studies by Angelillo et al [12], Shapiro et al [13], Picozzi et al [17], and Rosenstein [15] reported a mean Periodontal Index of 1.37, 2.2, 2.8–3.0, and 2.3, respectively. This difference may be explained by educational and sociodemographic background and ethnic and racial differences.…”

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Periodontal Status amongst Substance Abusers in Indian Population

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Background. In India there have been limited number of studies on periodontal status among drug addicts, and thus this study aims to assess the Oral hygiene and periodontal status in substance abusers and compare it with non-substance abusers. Methods. A comparative study was conducted to assess the periodontal status in substance abusers. Non-substance abusers were procured from the general population of Bangalore. From the control group 250 non-substance abusers were age and sex matched with the study population of substance abusers. The oral hygiene and periodontal condition of all subjects was assessed using Oral hygiene index- simplified (OHI-S), Russell's periodontal indices and Gingival bleeding index. Results. The mean of OHI-S and Periodontal Index (Russell's Index) scores were higher (2.70 and 3.68, resp.) in substance abusers than the control group (2.45 and 2.59, resp.). The mean Gingival bleeding score was lower (9.69) in substance abusers than the control group (22.7) and found to be statistically significant. A positive correlation found between OHI-S and Russell's periodontal index whereas negative correlation was found between OHI-S and Gingival bleeding in substance abusers. Conclusions. Though the oral hygiene was fair, more periodontal destruction and less of gingival bleeding were observed in substance abusers as compared to control group.

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Periodontal Status amongst Substance Abusers in Indian Population

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“…An increase in dental caries has been seen in heroin abusers [19]. This might be the result of their intense craving for sweets [22][23][24][25][26], or due to apparent xerostomia, anxiety regarding dental treatment [22], and poor oral hygiene. Also of importance to the dental professional is the increased incidence of periodontal disease, oral fungal infections [27], oral viral infections [28], and hyperpigmentation of the tongue [29].…”

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“…Also of importance to the dental professional is the increased incidence of periodontal disease, oral fungal infections [27], oral viral infections [28], and hyperpigmentation of the tongue [29]. As the primary oral effect of heroin use is dental decay [26], the dentist must be aware of this and incorporate measures such as more frequent recall appointments and constant reinforcements of oral hygiene with the patient.…”

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Prosthetic management of palatal perforation in heroin abuse patient

Charkawi¹,

Nasar²

2015

Dent Oral Craniofac Res

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Heroin induced palatal perforation is a very infrequent complication. The authors report in this study a patient who suffered palatal perforation as a result of long time of snorting Heroin. He presented complaining of liquid passage from the oral cavity into the nasal cavities and hypernasality during speech. An immediate transparent acrylic partial obturator was constructed and fitted. It was successful in sealing the defect. However after 4 months an enlargement in the perforation was evident due to failure to cease the habit from the patient. It required the fabrication of new palatal obturator to seal the enlarged perforation and enhance the speech. This report discusses the possible lines of treatment of such complication. The report pointed out the possible prosthetic options. It also, emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in management of drug abuse patients and complications encountered in their treatment. The use of palatal obturators improves patient quality of life, avoiding socially embarrassing situations such as the passage of fluids and solids into the nasal passages and maxillary sinuses, or a nasal tone.

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