Title: The effects of smoking on periodontal disease and periodontal therapies.
Abstract: Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for the development of periodontal disease. In addition, there is an association between a reduced healing response subsequent to various periodontal therapies and cigarette smoking. As providers of dental care, it is our responsibility to inform our patients of the deleterious effects of smoking as well as the benefits of the cessation of this habit.
Publication Year: 1997
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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