Unlocking the secrets of saliva: the promising potential of salivary biomarkers for evaluating crack use
The forthcoming letter will encompass the following highlights: Crack cocaine use involves smoking a highly addictive form of cocaine, which is a significant concern in Brazil, particularly in urban areas. This addiction is linked to various health problems, including cardiovascular issues, sexuall...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Dental Science |
| Online Access: | https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/3892 |
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| Summary: | The forthcoming letter will encompass the following highlights: Crack cocaine use involves smoking a highly addictive form of cocaine, which is a significant concern in Brazil, particularly in urban areas. This addiction is linked to various health problems, including cardiovascular issues, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like AIDS and syphilis, tuberculosis, and a notable increase in mortality, largely due to violent causes. Furthermore, crack cocaine users are particularly vulnerable to dental caries, gingival inflammation, oral mucosa lesions, and xerostomia
KEYWORDS
Crack Cocaine; Oral Health; Quality of Life; Body Fluids; Biomarkers.
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| ISSN: | 2178-6011 |