Interrelationship of Smoking, Lip and Gingival Melanin Pigmentation, and Periodontal Status
Background: Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease. It also causes pigmentation of oral mucosa. The present study was aimed to assess the effects of smoking on lip and gingival pigmentation and periodontal status and the relationship between pigmentation and periodont...
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| Language: | English |
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2013-06-01
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| Series: | Addiction and Health |
| Online Access: | https://ahj.kmu.ac.ir/article_84594_bfdcb2373da882806055ba8ff2b46b58.pdf |