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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Main Authors: Yamada Satoru, Tanno-Nakanishi Mariko, Kubota Michiya, Okuda Katsuji, Ishihara Kazuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/11/1