Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in dental patients with tobacco smoking, chewing, and mixed habits: A cross-sectional study in South India

Background: A variety of oral mucosal lesions and conditions are associated with the habit of smoking and chewing tobacco, and many of these carry a potential risk for the development of cancer. There have been no studies that report the prevalence of habits and associated oral changes in the popula...

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Main Authors: Prashant B Patil, Renuka Bathi, Smitha Chaudhari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Family and Community Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2013;volume=20;issue=2;spage=130;epage=135;aulast=Patil