Qat Chewing as an Independent Risk Factor for Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study assessed the effect of qat chewing on periodontal health, independent of other risk factors. Four hundred qat chewers and 100 nonchewers (20–50 years) were included. Demographic data and detailed information about chewing and smoking were obtained. Periodontal status was assessed using Co...

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Main Authors: Ali Kaid Al-Sharabi, Hussien Shuga-Aldin, Ibrahim Ghandour, Nezar Noor Al-Hebshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/317640