methadone has been researched along with Dental Caries in 11 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.
Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Although it is said that drug addiction is associated with poor dental health, there is little research in this area." | 1.34 | Dentition of addiction in Queensland: poor dental status and major contributing drugs. ( Reece, AS, 2007) |
| "Methadone is a synthetic opiate used in the treatment of opiate addiction." | 1.33 | Dental management of patients taking methadone. ( Graham, CH; Meechan, JG, 2005) |
| "The caries increments among the present drug abusers and the individuals on methadone maintenance were higher than among the previous drug addicts, 3." | 1.27 | Five-year evaluation of a dental care delivery system for drug addicts in Denmark. ( Scheutz, F, 1984) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (18.18) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 5 (45.45) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (27.27) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (9.09) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Jones, CM | 1 |
| Isherwood, G | 1 |
| Titsas, A | 1 |
| Ferguson, MM | 1 |
| Graham, CH | 1 |
| Meechan, JG | 1 |
| Reece, AS | 1 |
| Scheutz, F | 1 |
| Sheedy, JJ | 1 |
| Meaney, PJ | 1 |
| Carter, EF | 1 |
| Bigwood, CS | 1 |
| Coelho, AJ | 1 |
| Hutchinson, S | 1 |
| Lewis, DA | 1 |
1 review available for methadone and Dental Caries
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Impact of opioid use on dentistry.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dental Anxiety; Dental Care for Disabled; Dental Caries; Female; Humans; Male; Me | 2002 |
10 other studies available for methadone and Dental Caries
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Advice on methadone and oral health: dental public health in action.
Topics: Cariostatic Agents; Dental Care; Dental Caries; Diet; Fluorides; Health Education, Dental; Health Pr | 2013 |
Dental management of patients taking methadone.
Topics: Dental Care; Dental Caries; Hepatitis C; HIV Infections; Humans; Methadone; Narcotics; Opioid-Relate | 2005 |
Dentition of addiction in Queensland: poor dental status and major contributing drugs.
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Cross-Sectional Studie | 2007 |
Five-year evaluation of a dental care delivery system for drug addicts in Denmark.
Topics: Delivery of Health Care; Denmark; Dental Caries; Dental Health Services; DMF Index; Evaluation Studi | 1984 |
Methadone and caries. Case reports.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Dental Caries; Denture, Complete; Female; Hu | 1996 |
Methadone and caries.
Topics: Cacao; Dental Caries; Dietary Sucrose; Humans; Methadone; Narcotics; Opioid-Related Disorders; Pharm | 1997 |
Dental implications of narcotic addiction.
Topics: Dental Caries; Diet; Endocarditis; Hepatitis B; Humans; Methadone; Narcotics; Periodontal Diseases; | 1978 |
Methadone and caries.
Topics: Dental Caries; Humans; Methadone; Pharmaceutical Vehicles | 1990 |
'Methadone and caries'.
Topics: Cocaine; Dental Caries; Female; Humans; Methadone; Pharmaceutical Vehicles | 1990 |
'Methadone and caries'.
Topics: Dental Caries; Humans; Methadone; Substance Abuse, Intravenous; Sucrose | 1990 |