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?

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

What are the mechanisms through which smoking affects the periodontium?

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

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

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

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

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