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Dental Caries and Oral Health Status of Psychoactive Substance Abusers

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  • Rashmi Bhavsar

    (Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India)

  • Vandana Shah

    (Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India)

  • Namratha A. Ajith

    (KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India)

  • Kinjal Shah

    (Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad 387001, India)

  • Ahmed Al-amoudi

    (Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Hammam Ahmed Bahammam

    (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Sarah Ahmed Bahammam

    (Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Medina 46526, Saudi Arabia)

  • Bassam Zidane

    (Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nassreen Hassan Mohammad Albar

    (Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia)

  • Shilpa Bhandi

    (Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia)

  • A. Thirumal Raj

    (Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600130, India)

  • Shankargouda Patil

    (Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Substance-abuse disorders are universally associated with comorbid illness. Tobacco is a widely abused substance across the globe and presents a critical public health problem. The precise correlation between tobacco use and dental caries remains unclear. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the correlation between tobacco use and dental caries. Methodology: Based on selection criteria, a total of 270 (age 20–50 years) participants were included in the study, and were categorized as group A (n = 135), consisting of tobacco users, and group B (n = 135), comprising healthy controls (non-users). The Decayed, Missing, and Filled index (DMFT) was used to measure caries status. The Simplified Oral Hygiene index was used to evaluate oral health. Results: The tobacco group reported the use of cigarettes; smokeless tobacco in indigenous forms, such as gutka (areca nut, tobacco, and slaked lime), betel nut chewing; and a combination. Individuals with tobacco habits had a higher prevalence of dental caries (Mean DMFT 4.73 ± 4.32) compared to the non-habit group (Mean DMFT 3.17 ± 3.11 ( p = 0.001). The Oral Hygiene index was significantly higher (indicating bad/poor oral hygiene) in tobacco abusers than those of non-users ( p = 0.0001). Duration and frequency of tobacco use were correlated with the levels of moderate and severe caries ( p = 0.001). Conclusion: Psychoactive substance abuse, such as smoking/smokeless tobacco consumption, is associated with higher prevalence of dental caries.

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  • Rashmi Bhavsar & Vandana Shah & Namratha A. Ajith & Kinjal Shah & Ahmed Al-amoudi & Hammam Ahmed Bahammam & Sarah Ahmed Bahammam & Bassam Zidane & Nassreen Hassan Mohammad Albar & Shilpa Bhandi & A. T, 2022. "Dental Caries and Oral Health Status of Psychoactive Substance Abusers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:5818-:d:812457
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