Effect of smoking on subgingival microflora of patients with periodontitis in Japan
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Smoking is a risk factor for periodontitis. To clarify the contribution of smoking to periodontitis, it is essential to assess the relationship between smoking and the subgingival microflora. The aim of this study was to gain an insi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/11/1 |