Causal assessment of smoking and tooth loss: A systematic review of observational studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tooth loss impairs oral function. The aim of the present review was to evaluate the causal association between smoking and tooth loss on the basis of high-quality studies.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Relevant litera...

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Main Authors: Sato Fumihito, Matsuo Keitaro, Tanaka Keiko, Ojima Miki, Hanioka Takashi, Tanaka Hideo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/221