Smoking Tobacco and Gum Diseases - A Vital Risk Factor of Periodontal Diseases

Cigarette smoking can exert an effect on periodontal tissues are not completely understood but it is clear that it is still the most significant preventable risk factor for periodontitis.If we are to pursue our strategies of prevention, early detection of disease and prompt intervention then the dental profession should continue to target and educate our young patients about the effects of smoking on periodontal health. In this way dentistry will also be making a significant contribution to the general health and well being of our youth and future generations.

About the author

O Dr. Hiral Parikh é Professor e Chefe do Departamento de Periodontologia, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Universidade Sankalchand Patel, Visnagar, Gujarat, ÍNDIA. É uma eminente Periodontista e Implantologista. Tem realizado muitas actividades de sensibilização da comunidade no campo do Tabagismo e das técnicas de fumadores e de retirada do tabaco.

Product details

• Authors: Charu Aggrawal, Pavitra Kachhadiya, Hiral Parikh
• Publisher: Scholar's Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2021
• EAN: 9786138961338
• ISBN: 9786138961338
• No. of pages: 112
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry