Unlocking the secrets of saliva: the promising potential of salivary biomarkers for evaluating crack use

Authors

  • Sandra Silva Marques Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Drogas, Secretaria de Estado da Saúde. São Paulo, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4456-2681
  • Taís Maria Cardoso Oliveira Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Biociências e Diagnóstico Bucal. São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3320-1402
  • Gabriela Ribeiro Zucco Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Biociências e Diagnóstico Bucal. São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2428-6472
  • Fernando Sabbag Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Drogas, Secretaria de Estado da Saúde. São Paulo, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3406-6959
  • Herculando da Silva Martinho Universidade Federal do ABC, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas. Santo André, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7690-014X
  • Janete Dias Almeida Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Biociências e Diagnóstico Bucal. São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4596-9715
  • Marcelo Ribeiro de Araújo Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Drogas, Secretaria de Estado da Saúde. São Paulo, SP, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1167-5559

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2023.e3892

Abstract

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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Published

2023-10-02

How to Cite

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Marques SS, Oliveira TMC, Zucco GR, Sabbag F, Martinho H da S, Almeida JD, et al. Unlocking the secrets of saliva: the promising potential of salivary biomarkers for evaluating crack use. BDS [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 2 [cited 2025 Aug. 25];26(4). Available from: https://bds.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/3892

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 4 (2023): Oct - Dec / 2023 - Published Oct 2023

Section

Letter to the Editor

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