The Influence of Cigarette Smoking on Various Aspects of Periodontal Health

Tobacco is one of the most important risk factors for oral diseases, including oral cancer, oral mucosal lesions and periodontal diseases. There is substantial evidence suggesting that the risk of oral diseases increases with frequent use of tobacco and that quitting smoking results in reduced risk....

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Main Authors: Vimal Jacob, Sajith Vellappally, Jindra Šmejkalová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2007-01-01
Series:Acta Medica
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Online Access:https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/50/1/0003/