Comparison of gingival health status and salivary magnesium levels in smokers and nonsmokers
Background: Smoking is considered a major risk factor for the development and progression of periodontal diseases. The content of cigarettes can affect the composition of saliva, such as the levels of magnesium, calcium, and phosphate. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare gingival hea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Dental Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scidentj.com/article.asp?issn=2580-6548;year=2021;volume=5;issue=2;spage=79;epage=83;aulast=Wijaya |