Smoking and Dental Health

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How does smoking affect the oral microbial profile?

Smoking negatively influences the oral microbial profile.

What is the impact of smoking on the immune system?

Smoking suppresses the immune system.

What is the association between smoking and dental implant failure?

Smokers have a two times higher risk for dental implant failure than nonsmokers.

What responsibility does the clinician have regarding explaining implant failure risk to smokers?

<p>The responsibility of the clinician is to explain the higher risk for implant failure to the patients who are current smokers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanisms through which smoking affects the periodontium?

<p>Smoking negatively influences the oral microbial profile, suppresses the immune system, and alters the microvascular environment, leading to disrupted healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the increased risk of dental implant failure in smokers compared to nonsmokers?

<p>Smokers have a two times higher risk for dental implant failure than nonsmokers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is shown to be high in smokers compared with nonsmokers in the context of dental implants?

<p>The incidence of peri-implantitis, a condition synonymous with periodontitis around natural tooth, is also shown to be high in smokers compared with nonsmokers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?

<p>No, smoking is not an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Smoking's effect on oral bacteria?

Smoking negatively alters the balance of microorganisms in the mouth.

Smoking's impact on immunity?

Smoking weakens the body's defense mechanisms.

Smoking and implant failure risk?

Current smokers are twice as likely to experience dental implant failure compared to non-smokers.

Clinician's duty: Smoking & Implants?

Clinicians must inform smoking patients about the elevated risk of dental implant failure.

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Smoking's effect on periodontium?

Smoking disrupts oral bacteria, weakens immunity and impairs blood flow, hindering healing.

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Smoking and Peri-implantitis?

Smokers have a higher incidence of peri-implantitis, similar to periodontitis around natural teeth.

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Smoking a contraindication for implants?

Smoking is not a definitive reason to avoid dental implant therapy.

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