methadone has been researched along with Tooth Diseases in 8 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.
Tooth Diseases: Diseases involving the TEETH.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Methadone is a prescription drug used to help individuals overcome withdraws from highly addictive illicit substances, such as heroin, but it has detrimental oral health effects." | 2.47 | Methadone and oral health--a brief review. ( Brondani, M; Park, PE, 2011) |
| "Recent clinical studies suggest that substance use may be associated with an acceleration of the ageing process, possibly related to a deficit of stem cell number or function." | 1.35 | An intriguing association between dental and mental pathology in addicted and control subjects: a cross-sectional survey. ( Reece, AS, 2008) |
| "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) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (12.50) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 5 (62.50) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (25.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Aukštakalnis, R | 1 |
| Jurgelevičius, T | 1 |
| Reece, AS | 2 |
| Nathwani, NS | 1 |
| Gallagher, JE | 1 |
| Brondani, M | 1 |
| Park, PE | 1 |
| Titsas, A | 1 |
| Ferguson, MM | 1 |
| Byrne, A | 1 |
| Habrat, B | 1 |
| Chmielewska, K | 1 |
| Baran-Furga, H | 1 |
3 reviews available for methadone and Tooth Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Methadone: dental risks and preventive action.
Topics: Health Policy; Humans; Methadone; Narcotics; Opioid-Related Disorders; Patient Care Team; Pharmaceut | 2008 |
Methadone and oral health--a brief review.
Topics: Dental Anxiety; Dental Care; Humans; Methadone; Mouth Diseases; Narcotics; Oral Health; Tooth Diseas | 2011 |
Impact of opioid use on dentistry.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dental Anxiety; Dental Care for Disabled; Dental Caries; Female; Humans; Male; Me | 2002 |
5 other studies available for methadone and Tooth Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The oral health status and behaviour of methadone users in Lithuania.
Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; DMF Index; Female; Humans; Lithuania; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Opioi | 2018 |
An intriguing association between dental and mental pathology in addicted and control subjects: a cross-sectional survey.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Aging; Alcohol Drinking; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Anxiety; Atte | 2008 |
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 |
Methadone and oral hygiene.
Topics: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Humans; Methadone; Oral Hygiene; Pharmaceutical Vehicles; Sorbitol; Sucro | 1996 |
[Health status of individuals dependent on opiates before and after a year of treatment in a methadone maintenance program].
Topics: Adult; Female; Health Status; Humans; Infections; Liver Diseases; Male; Methadone; Opioid-Related Di | 2001 |