Supragingival microbiome alternations as a consequence of smoking different tobacco types and its relation to dental caries

Abstract This study aimed to assess the effect of smoking different tobacco types on the supragingival microbiome and its relation to dental caries. Forty supragingival plaque samples were collected from smokers of a single tobacco type and non-smokers seeking treatment at the University Dental Hosp...

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Main Authors: Farah Al-Marzooq, Sausan Al Kawas, Betul Rahman, Jenni A. Shearston, Hiba Saad, Dalenda Benzina, Michael Weitzman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06907-z