A comparative study of long-term effect of tobacco on resting whole mouth salivary flow rate and pH

Introduction: The taste receptors responsible for salivary secretion are constantly being affected by the harmful by-products of tobacco, and it is believed that tobacco usage on a long-term basis can decrease the sensitivity of taste receptors leading to decreased salivary reflex. It is hypothesize...

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Main Authors: Sabarni Chakrabarty, Shilpa Patil, Satheesha Reddy Hanumantha Bandalore, Ramamurthy Thyganareddy Kempegowda, Shivu, Shubha Pewa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2015;volume=27;issue=4;spage=549;epage=552;aulast=Chakrabarty