Periodontal implications of cannabis abuse. Review and clinical

  1. Serrano Sánchez-Rey, Mª Cristina 1
  2. Rubio Ramírez, Lourdes 1
  3. López-Pintor Muñoz, Rosa María 1
  4. Alonso Alvarez, Bettina 1
  1. 1 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR 02p0gd045

Journal:
Científica dental: Revista científica de formación continuada

ISSN: 1697-6398,  1697-641X

Year of publication: 2019

Volume: 16

Issue: 4

Pages: 21-28

Type: Article

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Abstract

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.

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