Effect of Long-term Smoking on Whole-mouth Salivary Flow Rate and Oral Health
Background and aims. Change in the resting whole-mouth salivary flow rate (SFR) plays a significant role in pathogenesis of various oral conditions. Factors such as smoking may affect SFR as well as the oral and dental health. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effect of smokin...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2010-12-01
|
Series: | Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/212/165 |