methadone has been researched along with Dental Plaque in 2 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 Plaque: A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "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." | 1.25 | Effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues. ( Rosenstein, DI, 1975) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Henkel, K | 1 |
| Klima, M | 1 |
| Auwärter, V | 1 |
| Altenburger, MJ | 1 |
| Neukamm, MA | 1 |
| Rosenstein, DI | 1 |
2 other studies available for methadone and Dental Plaque
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Dental Plaque Concentrations of Methadone, Morphine and Their Metabolites in Opioid Replacement Therapy and in Postmortem Cases.
Topics: Dental Plaque; Humans; Methadone; Morphine; Opiate Substitution Treatment; Pyrrolidines; Substance-R | 2022 |
Effect of long-term addiction to heroin on oral tissues.
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Dental Calculus; Dental Plaque; DMF Index; Educational Status; Female; Heroin De | 1975 |