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n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Dental Caries

n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine has been researched along with Dental Caries in 2 studies

N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine: An N-substituted amphetamine analog. It is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as MDMA or ecstasy.
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine : A member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole substituted by a 2-(methylamino)propyl group at position 5.

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.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
O'Sullivan, EM1
Duxbury, AJ1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Dental Caries

ArticleYear
Dental health of Irish alcohol/drug abuse treatment centre residents.
    Community dental health, 2012, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Alcoholism; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Beer; Cocaine-Relat

2012
Ecstasy--dental implications.
    British dental journal, 1993, Jul-10, Volume: 175, Issue:1

    Topics: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; Adolescent; Adult; Carbonated Beverages; Dental Caries; Designer Drug

1993