Smoking wreaks havoc on gums, new study confirms

NCT ID NCT07295756

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at how smoking impacts gum health in 484 adults. Half were current smokers, half were non-smokers. Researchers measured plaque, gum bleeding, pocket depth, and gum disease severity. The goal was to understand the link between smoking habits and periodontal disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Dentistry Faculty

    Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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