The effect of smoking and nicotine dependence in recurrent aphthous stomatitis

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the self-reported recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) history, trigger factors of the lesions, smoking habits and nicotine dependence among a group of patients attending a dental faculty. MATERIALS and METHOD: 503 patients participated in this study...

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Main Authors: Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan, İlkay Peker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gazi University 2016-08-01
Series:Acta Odontologica Turcica
Online Access:http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/gaziaot/article/view/5000173226/5000171862