Nicotine and periodontal tissues
Tobacco use has been recognized to be a significant risk factor for the development and progression of periodontal disease. Its use is associated with increased pocket depths, loss of periodontal attachment, alveolar bone and a higher rate of tooth loss. Nicotine, a major component and most pharmaco...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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