Effects of Methamphetamine Withdrawal on the Volume and pH of Stimulated Saliva
Statement of the Problem: As a stimulant drug of the central nervous system, methamphetamine reduces salivary secretion by stimulating inhibitory α2-receptors in the sympathetic system. The acidity of this substance reduces the salivary pH and causes severe dental caries and erosion in the cervical...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://dentjods.sums.ac.ir/article_48181_95b72f8474d5f0df870bf2898bb8c75c.pdf |