Oral And Periodontal Implications Of Tobacco And Nicotine Products eBook

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2024 in the subject Medicine - Dentistry, grade: A, University of Kerala (Azeezia Dental College), course: BDS, language: English, abstract: Tobacco and nicotine use have significant implications for oral and periodontal health. This review explores the profound impact of tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and emerging nicotine delivery systems, on oral tissues and periodontal structures. The detrimental effects of tobacco on oral health manifest in various ways, such as increased risk of periodontal disease, delayed wound healing, development of oral cancer, and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions like gingivitis and periodontitis. Furthermore, nicotine addiction poses challenges for cessation efforts and exacerbates oral health complications. Tobacco cessation intervention for periodontal patients, treatment considerations for periodontal patients, understanding the oral and periodontal implications of tobacco and nicotine is crucial for healthcare professionals to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies, improve patient education, and promote oral health.