Smokers' nicotine addiction linked to gum disease ignorance
NCT ID NCT07457892
First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study explored whether how addicted a person is to nicotine affects their awareness of having gum disease. Researchers studied 350 adult smokers with gingivitis or periodontitis, using a nicotine dependence questionnaire and dental exams. The goal was to understand if higher nicotine dependence makes people less aware of their gum health, which could help improve education and treatment for smokers.
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Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Dentistry
Erzincan, Province, 24100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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