Medical Miracle or Dental Pariah?
As Suboxone becomes a cornerstone of opioid recovery, oral health professionals are increasingly confronting its complex effects on enamel erosion, xerostomia, pain management, and post-operative care.
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Oral Manifestations of Commonly Used Chemical Substances
Understanding the oral health implications of substance use and abuse is crucial for dentists to provide comprehensive care and support for affected patients.
Addressing Substance Use in Modern Dental Practice
Dentists can integrate evidence-based screening tools to detect substance use disorders, fostering communication and offering referrals to addiction treatment specialists
Opioids’ Impact On Dental Anesthesia
This review presents data from the literature focusing on opioids’ action on the central and peripheral nervous systems and subsequent influence on local anesthetics.
