author = {Makonahally, Deviprasad. and Gupta, Vaibhav. and Krishnappa, Pushpanjali.}, title = {{Meth abuse and oral health}}, journal ={Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry}, volume ={13}, number ={1}, pages = {87-90}, doi = {10.4103/2319-5932.153602}, year = {2015}, abstract ={Methamphetamine abuse is spreading its roots in India due to its widespread appeal, ease of manufacture and low cost compared with other stimulant drugs. Methamphetamine-induced caries is a characteristic finding among methamphetamine abusers. Thus, it is important to understand the typical clinical manifestations inclusive of cervical and proximal caries, elicit proper case history and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to help patients in a complete rehabilitation. We present a series of cases of "meth" abuser for dental professionals to help ensure successful treatment and prevention of disease progression.}, URL ={https://journals.lww.com/aphd/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2015;volume=13;issue=1;spage=87;epage=90;aulast=Makonahally;t=6}, eprint ={https://journals.lww.com/aphd/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2015;volume=13;issue=1;spage=87;epage=90;aulast=Makonahally;t=6} }