Influence of khat chewing on periodontal tissues and oral hygiene status among Yemenis

Influence of khat chewing on periodontal tissues and oral hygiene status among Yemenis

Background: Khat chewing is popular among Yemenis. This study was performed to investigate the effects of khat chewing on periodontal tissue and oral hygiene status. Methods: A total of 730 subjects (336 chewers and 394 non-chewers with a mean age of 31.5 ± 0.8 and 29.4 ± 0.9 years, respectively) we...

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Main Author: Abdulwahab I Al-Kholani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
Subjects:
Chewers
Gingival Hemorrhage
Khat
Oral hygiene
Yemen
Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2010;volume=7;issue=1;spage=1;epage=6;aulast=

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