Effect of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Volume in Smokers
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 17
Abstract
The association between smoking and periodontal disease has been proven by many epidemiological evidences. This article reviews the recent studies and compiles the effect of smoking on Gingival crevicular fluid volume. Many studies support the fact that tobacco smoking affects the periodontium through different pathways like microcirculatory, host immune systems, connective tissue and bone mechanisms.
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Aishwarya A. S.
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- DOI 10.7324/IJCRR.2017.9175
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