9 Questions
What does research suggest about smokers and clinical inflammation in the presence of plaque accumulation?
Smokers have decreased expression of clinical inflammation compared to nonsmokers.
In response to plaque accumulation, how does the development of inflammation in smokers compare to nonsmokers?
The development of inflammation is reduced in smokers compared to nonsmokers.
What do cross-sectional studies consistently demonstrate about smokers and gingival inflammation?
Smokers present with less gingival inflammation than nonsmokers.
What was the association between light smokers and severe attachment loss according to the early cross-sectional study in Erie County, New York?
$$\text{Odds ratio} = 2.05$$
What was the association between heavy smokers and periodontal disease according to the early cross-sectional study in Erie County, New York?
$$\text{Odds ratio} = 4.75$$
What odds ratio was found for heavy smokers in relation to severe interproximal bone loss?
7.25
In NHANES III, what was the likelihood of current smokers having periodontal disease compared to nonsmokers?
Four times
What did the systematic review conclude about the periodontal condition of individuals who smoke?
It is inferior to nonsmokers
What type of association was found between severe interproximal bone loss and smoking?
Positive association
Test your knowledge about the impact of tobacco use on overall health, including its effects on various organs and the increased risk of diseases. This quiz also covers the importance of assessing smoking status in dental patients.
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