Antoniazzi et al. (2017)1919 Antoniazzi RP, Sari AR, Casarin M, Moraes CMB, Feldens CA. Association between crack cocaine use and reduced salivary flow. Braz Oral Res. 2017;31:e42.
|
Brazil |
80 |
– |
– |
Cross-sectional study |
Reduction of salivary flow |
Significant association between the use of crack-cocaine and reduced salivary flow. |
Antoniazzi et al. (2018)1515 Antoniazzi RP, Lago FB, Jardim LC, Sagrillo MR, Ferrazzo KL, Feldens CA. Impact of crack cocaine use on the occurrence of oral lesions and micronuclei. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018;47:888–95.
|
Brazil |
212 |
– |
– |
Cross-sectional study |
Cell alterations in the oral mucosa (karyolysis, karyorrhexis, ‟broken egg” events and micronuclei) |
Crack-cocaine users had a higher incidence of fundamental lesions. |
Bains et al. (2005)2020 Bains MK, Hosseini-Ardehali M. Palatal perforations: past and present. Two case reports and a literature review. Br Dent J. 2005;199:267–9.
|
United Kingdom |
2 |
36 and 70 |
M |
Case report and literature review |
Palatal perforation |
There is a relationship between palatal perforation and cocaine use. |
Onate et al. (2018)2121 Barrera OM, Rivera VM, Vela UJ, Barrera MR, Mönckeberg FG. Lesiones destructivas de la línea media facial secundarias al consumo de cocaína. Caso clínico. Rev Med Chil. 2018;146:1070–3.
|
Chile |
1 |
44 |
M |
Case report |
Destructive lesions in the midline |
It was possible to diagnose a destructive lesion in the midline induced by cocaine, through the histological findings. |
Blanco et al. (2017)2222 Blanco GF, Madeo MC, Martínez M, Vázquez ME. Case for diagnosis. Palate perforation due to cocaine use. An Bras Dermatol. 2017;92:877–8.
|
Argentina |
1 |
42 |
F |
Case report |
Palatal perforation |
Palatal defects create functional difficulties related to speech and swallowing. Prosthetic rehabilitation with an obturator may be necessary to restore the function. |
Brusati et al. (2009)2323 Brusati R, Carota F, Mortini P, Chiapasco M, Biglioli F. A peculiar case of midface reconstruction with four free flaps in a cocaine-addicted patient. J Plast Reconstr Aesthetic Surg. 2009;62:e33–40.
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Italy |
1 |
46 |
F |
Case report |
Destruction of bone tissue in the facial midline, palate, anterior skull base, frontal bone and left orbital bone. |
Extensive destruction of the craniofacial region, where four free flaps in association with the base of the skull and forehead are reconstituted with bone grafts and the use of implants. |
Chaiben et al. (2014)2424 Chaiben CL, Fernandes Â, Martins MC, Machado MÂN, Brancher JA, Lima AAS. Disorders of taste function in crack cocaine addicts. Pol Przeglad Otorynolaryngol. 2014;3:32–6.
|
Brazil |
60 |
21 to 45 |
F |
Experimental study |
Loss of taste |
The users found it difficult to recognize the salty, sweet and bitter tastes. Overall, the users mistook the salty flavor for sour or bitter taste and 20 (66.6%) were diagnosed with hypogeusia. |
Chaparro-González et al. (2018)2525 Chaparro-González NT, Fox-Delgado MA, Pineda-Chaparro RT, Perozo-Ferrer BI, Díaz-Amell AR, Torres V. Manifestaciones bucales y maxilofaciales en pacientes con adicción a las drogas. Odontoestomatologia. 2018;20:24–31.
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Venezuela |
32 |
On average 37.7 |
M and F |
Descriptive observational field study |
Caries and periodontal disease |
The most frequently used drugs were crack, followed by cocaine and marijuana. There is a predominance of caries (87.5%), followed by the presence of signs of periodontal disease. |
Cury et al. (2018)2626 Cury PR, Araujo NS, Oliveira MGA, Santos JN. Association between oral mucosal lesions and crack and cocaine addiction in men: a cross-sectional study. Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2018;25:19801–7.
|
Brazil |
161 |
≥18 |
M |
Cross-sectional observational study |
Traumatic ulcer, actinic cheilitis, and fistula associated with retained tooth root |
Prevalence of oral mucosa lesions (traumatic ulcer, actinic cheilitis, and fistula associated with retained tooth root) was higher in crack/cocaine addicts and crack/cocaine addiction was significantly associated with the occurrence of oral mucosa lesions. |
Cosola et al. (2007)2727 Cosola M, Turco M, Acero J, Navarro-Vila C, Cortelazzi R. Cocaine-related syndrome and palatal reconstruction: report of a series of cases. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007;36:721–7.
|
Italy and Spain |
6 |
29 to 46 |
M and F |
Case series |
Palatal perforation |
In all described cases, perforation of the nasal septum occurred first, followed by extensive destruction of the nasal and paranasal sinuses, with progression to palatal necrosis. |
Dovigi et al. (2015)2828 Dovigi A, Natarajan E. Clinical pathologic conference case 2: Palatal perforation. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2015;119:e292–5.
|
USA |
1 |
41 |
M |
Case Report |
Palatal perforation |
Midline destructive lesions induced by cocaine are a result of ischemic necrosis triggered by cocaine in a small subset of cocaine users, especially those who are predisposed to producing ANCA. |
Hofstede et al. (2010)2929 Hofstede TM, Jacob RF. Diagnostic considerations and prosthetic rehabilitation of a cocaine-induced midline destructive lesion: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent. 2010;103:1–5.
|
USA |
1 |
48 |
M |
Case Report |
Midline destructive lesions |
Palatal defects (erosion of the palate, nasal septum and inferior nasal turbinates) create functional difficulties related to speech and swallowing. Subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation with an obturator may be necessary to restore function in this group of patients. |
Maia et al. (2012)3030 Maia CBC, Felix F, Paes V, Azevedo JA, Grangeiro ERN, Riccio JLN, et al. Nasal septum perforation in patient with pyoderma gangrenosum. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2012;16:278–81.
|
Brazil |
1 |
27 |
F |
Case Report |
Pyoderma Gangrenosum |
The association between Pyoderma Gangrenosum and cocaine use is poorly described, since there are only two cases in the literature. |
Martinez et al. (2014)3131 Crovetto RM, Whyte Orozco J, Cisneros AI, Crovetto de la Torre MA. Lesión necrotizante de la línea media con fístula oronasal causada por inhalación de cocaína. Av Odontoestomatol. 2014;30:63–7.
|
Spain |
1 |
45 |
F |
Case Report and Literature Review |
Destructive lesions of the midline with oronasal fistula |
In the presence of necrotic lesions in the midline, with inconclusive nasal biopsies, the associated presence of palatal perforation is more typical of destructive midline lesions induced by cocaine or extranodal lymphoma than Wegener’s granulomatosis. |
Rosas et al. (2006)3232 Rosas MP, Jimenez Santos CI, García González CL. Palatine perforation induced by cocaine. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2006;11:153–6.
|
Mexico |
1 |
48 |
F |
Case Report |
Palatal perforation |
The abusive intranasal cocaine use can induce necrosis and focal ischemia, which causes destruction of the secondary mucosa and the mid-facial bone. |
Paradisi et al. (2020)3333 Paradisi E, Cabrero MC. Perforación de la bóveda palatina por consumo de cocaína: reporte de un caso. Rev Soc Odontol La Plata. 2020;30:9–12.
|
Argentina |
1 |
37 |
M |
Case Report |
Palatal perforation |
The lesions present in the oral cavity as a result of medication use are irreversible if there is no control over time. |
Pelo et al. (2008)3434 Pelo S, Gasparini G, Di Petrillo A, Tassiello S, Longobardi G, Boniello R. Le Fort I osteotomy and the use of bilateral Bichat bulla adipose flap: an effective new technique for reconstructing oronasal communications due to cocaine abuse. Ann Plast Surg. 2008;60:49–52.
|
Spain |
1 |
45 |
M |
Case Report |
Oronasal communication |
Le Fort I osteotomy and the use of the Bichat’s fat pad as a bilateral flap is an effective technique in the correction of small and medium-sized oronasal communications that cannot be resolved with a simple oral mucosa flap. |
Candina et al. (2013)3535 Candina HR, Batista AH, Betancourt AM. Periodontopatías en jóvenes y adolescentes adictos a drogas psicoactivas, atendidos en el centro de deshabituación de adolescentes, del municipio Playa. Rev Cuba Investig Biomed. 2013;32:178–85.
|
Cuba |
43 |
13 to 29 |
M and F |
Cross-sectional observational study |
Periodontal diseases |
Drug addicts had a high frequency of periodontal diseases, such as mild and moderate gingivitis and gingivitis with pocket formation, without periodontitis. |
Shibli et al. (2005)3636 Shibli JA, Marcantonio E, Spolidorio LC, Marcantonio E. Cocaine associated with onlay bone graft failure: a clinical and histologic report. Implant Dent. 2005;14:248–51.
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Brazil |
1 |
27 |
M |
Case Report |
Unusual onlay bone graft failure |
Gingival recession and dental erosion have been associated with the local application of cocaine and its intense vasoconstrictor effect, which is responsible for these effects. |
Sordi et al. (2017)3737 Sordi BM, Massochin RC, Camargo AR, Lemos T Munhoz EA. Oral health assessment for users of marijuana and cocaine/crack substances. Braz Oral Res. 2017;31:1–11.
|
Brazil |
35 |
19 to 56 |
M and F |
Cross-sectional study |
Reduction in the salivary flow rate and mucosal lesions, aphthous stomatitis, frictional keratosis, candidiasis, tooth extraction scars and depapillation of the tongue |
Illicit drug users, mainly of cocaine (77.15%), showed a reduction in the salivary flow rate and an increase in the number of lesions. |
Stahelin et al. (2012)3838 Stahelin L, Cristina S, Souza DM, Neves FS. Lesões destrutivas da linha média induzidas por cocaína com ANCA positivo mimetizando a granulomatose de Wegener. Rev Bras Reumatol. 2012;52:4–7.
|
Brazil |
1 |
43 |
F |
Case Report |
Midline destructive lesions |
Although the ANCA test does not clearly differentiate the ANCA found in some patients with MDL from those in patients with WG, localized involvement and biopsy findings not typical of small vessel granulomatous vasculitis should be recognized as characteristics of cocaine-induced lesions. |
Tsoukalas et al. (2000)3939 Tsoukalas N, Johnson CD, Engelmeier RL, Delattre VF. The dental management of a patient with a cocaine-induced maxillofacial defect: a case report. Spec Care Dent. 2000;20:139–42.
|
USA |
1 |
46 |
F |
Case Report |
Palatal perforation by three oronasal fistulas |
Chronic nasal cocaine users can go to a dental office for routine care. If the dentist suspects cocaine abuse, all comprehensive treatment should be suspended until medical clearance. |