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How does smoking affect the oral microbial profile?
How does smoking affect the oral microbial profile?
Smoking negatively influences the oral microbial profile.
What is the increased risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
What is the increased risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
Smokers have a two times higher risk for dental implant failure than nonsmokers.
What is the relationship between smoking and peri-implantitis?
What is the relationship between smoking and peri-implantitis?
The incidence of peri-implantitis is high in smokers compared with nonsmokers.
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
Explain the multiple mechanisms by which smoking affects the periodontium.
Explain the multiple mechanisms by which smoking affects the periodontium.
What is the increased risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
What is the increased risk of dental implant failure for smokers compared to nonsmokers?
What is the relationship between smoking and peri-implantitis?
What is the relationship between smoking and peri-implantitis?
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
Is smoking an absolute contraindication for dental implant therapy?
