Oral alterations among chemical dependents
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2009, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: It has been daily observed a significant increase of chemical dependent individuals, as well as the lack of depth on this issue in the dentistry area. Nevertheless many times the dental clinicians are the first professionals to diagnose possible alterations,which appear due to the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other illicit drugs. Objectives: To make a literature review of oral alterations and to identify them on a specific group of persons, which are addicted to different types of drugs. Material and methods: The clinical history of the selected individuals was added to the answers of a questionnaire,comprising the data of the present research. Results: Besides other minor soft tissue alterations, a high prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases were found in the studied population. Conclusion: It was concluded that the role of the dental clinician is very important to the health rehabilitation of drug addicts, individuals with physical and mental disorders that need specific oral care, which sometimes is neglected.
Authors and Affiliations
Estela COLODEL, Emanuela SILVA, João ZIELAK, Wellington ZAITTER, Edgard MICHEL-CROSATO, Eduardo PIZZATTO
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