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Impact of E-Cigarettes on Periodontal Health. Systematic Review

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Grace Alejandra Cabezas Cantos, Andy Issac Rodríguez Pastillo, Deysi Paulina Paredes Cabezas,
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.8.2024.748-764

Abstract

The electronic cigarette or vaper, is a nicotine delivery device that was developed by Honlik in 2003, it appears as an alternative to the traditional cigarette. The prevalence of use was determined to be approximately 1 million people. Thus, prolonged use of this electronic system can cause periodontitis, since nicotine levels in saliva decrease the immune response.

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