Influence of Tobacco Chewing and Smoking on the Salivary Total Antioxidant Power-A Clinical Comparative Study
Introduction: Both smoking and tobacco chewing are associated with increased risk of oral cancer due to the imbalance in the free radicals and antioxidants. Saliva is the first biological medium encountered during tobacco chewing and smoking. Evaluation of total antioxidant power in saliva helps in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11677/30278_CE(RA1)_F(AP)_PF1(MJ_AP)_PN(AP).pdf |