Periodontal implications of cannabis abuse. Review and clinical
- Serrano Sánchez-Rey, Mª Cristina 1
- Rubio Ramírez, Lourdes 1
- López-Pintor Muñoz, Rosa María 1
- Alonso Alvarez, Bettina 1
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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ISSN: 1697-6398, 1697-641X
Año de publicación: 2019
Volumen: 16
Número: 4
Páginas: 21-28
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Científica dental: Revista científica de formación continuada
Resumen
Cannabis abuse, especially in its most common form, marijuana, has commonly been associated with poor oral hygiene for many years. Cannabis addicts tend to have higher levels of plaque, xerostomy and cavities. However, few publications link marijuana to periodontal disease, except for isolated clinical cases. This article reviews the literature on the subject and presents three clinical cases of habitual marijuana smoking patients with periodontitis.