ISSN : 2663-2187

Viewpoint of general population on the effects of smoking on periodontium.

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Dr. Jinal Patel, Dr. Neeta Bhavsar, Dr. Vasumati Patel
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.9.2024.734-737

Abstract

In order to determine dental patients' awareness and understanding of the effects of smoking on their oral health as well as their general health, this study was carried out. Material and methods: The sample size in this study was 100. For this study, a self-administrated questionnaire was created. Three categories were created from the questionnaire. The questionnaire's first section asked questions about sociodemographic information, such as gender, age, and academic standing. There were questions regarding smoking behaviour in the second segment. The third portion of the survey measured respondents' awareness of how smoking affects their oral health. A questionnaire regarding oral health risks related to smoking. Results: In this study, there 56 males and 44 females. There were 45 smokers and 55 non-smokers. 98% subjects had awareness about the effect of tobacco smoking on oral and dental health. Conclusion: It has been consistently demonstrated that smoking poses a serious and substantial risk for developing periodontal diseases, most notably periodontitis. Tobacco works by decreasing blood flow to the gingival tissues, which results in a shortage of nutrients and oxygen. 98% subjects had awareness about the effect of tobacco smoking on oral and dental health.

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