8 Questions
What is one of the mechanisms through which smoking affects the periodontium?
Negatively influences the oral microbial profile
What is the risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
Two times higher
What is the incidence of peri-implantitis in smokers compared to nonsmokers?
Higher
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
No, it is not
What is one of the effects of smoking on periodontium?
Negatively influencing the oral microbial profile
What is the risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
Two times higher
What is the incidence of peri-implantitis in smokers compared to nonsmokers?
High
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
No, but smokers have a higher risk for implant failure
Test your knowledge about the impact of smoking on dental implants and periodontal health with this quiz. Explore the mechanisms by which smoking affects the oral microbial profile, immune system, and microvascular environment, leading to disrupted healing. Understand the increased risk of dental implant failure in smokers and learn about the broader implications for periodontal health.
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