The Influence of Tobacco Smoking on the Onset of Periodontitis in Young Persons
This paper reviews the evidence for cigarette smoking as a risk factor for the development of severe destructive periodontal disease in young adults. A high prevalence of cigarette smoking has been identified among young individuals with aggressive periodontitis and tobacco usage increases the risk...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2004-06-01
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| Series: | Tobacco Induced Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/The-Influence-of-Tobacco-Smoking-on-the-Onset-of-Periodontitis-in-Young-Persons,65870,0,2.html |