Salivary immunoglobulin classes in Nigerian cigarette smokers: Indication for increased risk of oral diseases

• Главные авторы: Ayodeji Olatunde Olayanju (Автор), Sheu Kadiri Rahamon (Автор), Olatunbosun Ganiyu Arinola (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Cigarette smoking is a worldwide social epidemic and it is one of the main causes of preventable death and disability. Gingivitis, periodontitis, pocket depth, attachment loss, alveolar bone loss, and tooth loss are some of oral pathologies commonly found in cigarette smokers. The aim of...