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methadone and Calculus, Dental

methadone has been researched along with Calculus, Dental in 1 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"It would appear that long-term heroin addiction either contributes directly to lowered oral health status, or more likely, causes individuals to lead a life style which has ramifications to their oral health."1.25Effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues. ( Rosenstein, DI, 1975)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rosenstein, DI1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methadone and Calculus, Dental

ArticleYear
Effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues.
    Journal of public health dentistry, 1975,Spring, Volume: 35, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Dental Calculus; Dental Plaque; DMF Index; Educational Status; Female; Heroin De

1975