.

ISSN 2063-5346
For urgent queries please contact : +918130348310

Awareness among smokers related to adverse effects of tobacco smoking on periodontal health and the challenges faced to quit the habit: a cross sectional survey

Main Article Content

Dr. Vaishali Sachan, Dr. Janardhana Amaranath B.J., Dr. Shruti Gupta, Dr. Neelam Das, Dr. Amit Kumar Singh, Dr. Kumari Pallavi
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.sa1.177

Abstract

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of tooth-supporting structures caused mainly by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms present in dental plaque. Smoking is considered as a global epidemic. Its adverse effects are well known which ranges from staining of teeth to life threatening diseases such as cancer. Aims & objective: The aim of the study is to assess awareness of smokers about the adverse effects of tobacco smoking on periodontal health and the challenges faced to quit the habit- a cross sectional survey.

Article Details