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  • Oral Health
  • Periodontology
  • Pharmacology

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  • Cannabis use is increasing, raising concerns about its oral health implications.
  • The mechanisms linking cannabis to periodontal disease are not fully understood.
  • Existing research suggests cannabis may negatively impact periodontal tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential role of cannabis in periodontal tissue destruction.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying cannabis-induced or cannabis-enhanced periodontal diseases.
  • To assess the potential of cannabinoids as novel periodontal therapeutics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of endocannabinoid system insights.
  • Summary of animal models using cannabinoid receptor agonists/antagonists.
  • Analysis of evidence on cannabis's impact on oral microbiome and immune response.

Main Results:

  • Cannabis and its derivatives significantly influence oral microbiome composition.
  • Phytocannabinoids may compromise the immune system's response to plaque.
  • Cannabis use is associated with an increased susceptibility to periodontitis.

Conclusions:

  • Cannabis is a likely risk factor for periodontal tissue destruction.
  • Understanding cannabinoid influences may lead to new periodontal treatments, especially for non-habitual users.
  • Periodontal complications of cannabis use represent a growing oral health concern requiring further research.