Analysis of gingival plaque index and oral hygiene of patients with regard to smoking
Objective: To make a clinical evaluation of periodontal alterations caused by cigarettes in smoker and non-smoker patients from two aspects: gingival plaque index and oral hygiene. Methods: Eighty patients of both sexes, ranging between 20 and 50 years of age, were selected and divided into four exp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic
2008-01-01
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Series: | RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.revistargo.com.br/include/getdoc.php?id=2907&article=710&mode=pdf |