[Periodontal findings in patients addicted to psychoactive drugs].

Psychoactive drug misuse, as bad habit, is local ethiologic factor of periodontal diseases, and it represents the significant socio-medical problem. The aim of study is: to establish the values of plaque and gingival index in psychoactive drug addicts. The study has been carried out in 42 patients. Experimental group consists of psychoactive drug addicts, and control group consists of patients who have not used psychoactive drugs. The plaque and gingival index show significant difference between experimental and control group. Psychoactive drug misuse has the influence to increased adherence of dental plaque and gingival inflammation, and therapeutic approach is at multidisciplinary level.