Dental practitioners also may be skeptical about the reliability of appointment keeping by these patients, as they frequently miss their appointments without reasonable justification. In one study, 96 of meth abusers had cavities, and 58 had. Over time meth mouth complications worsen. Meth mouth dental issues vary from yellow teeth, severe tooth decay, substantive cavities, missing teeth, broken teeth, gum infection, and gum disease. This clinical case showing oral manifestations of meth mouth was presented to help dental practitioners recognize and manage patients who may be abusing methamphetamines. A meth addict’s mouth may be dry, cracked, and even have large, inflamed, visible sores. The patient's medical and dental histories along with radiographic and clinical findings lead to a diagnosis of "meth mouth." Although three different dental treatment modalities (either conventional or implant-supported) have been offered to the patient since August 2007, the patient has yet to initiate any treatment. The term meth mouth refers to dental health problems often caused by meth. She reported her use of methamphetamine for five years and had not experienced any major carious episodes before she started using the drug. Many struggling with meth use may experience poor oral health, or meth mouth. A comprehensive examination including her medical history, panoramic radiograph, and intraoral examination revealed 19 carious lesions, which is not very common for a healthy adult. Oral rehabilitation of patients using methamphetamine can be challenging.Ī 30-year-old Caucasian woman presented with dental pain, bad breath, and self-reported poor esthetics. Dental patients abusing methamphetamine can present with poor oral hygiene, xerostomia, rampant caries ("meth mouth"), and excessive tooth wear. Dental pros may know the prevalence of periodontal disease and how its presence increases the risk of patients developing myriad oral and oral-systemic problems. This dental condition often causes rapid decay a. In brief: Share the causes, side effects, and treatments with your patientsbefore they need extensive dental treatment. Methmouth is a term used to describe the severe tooth decay and gum disease found in Methamphetamine users.
Methamphetamine is a very addictive, powerful stimulant that increases wakefulness and physical activity and can produce other effects such as cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, hallucinations, and violent behavior. Calculus bridge: Do your patients know the risks June 15, 2022. The aim of the documentation of this clinical case is to make clinicians aware of "meth mouth" and the medical risks associated with this serious condition.
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