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Mittal, Swati National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center|Kyoto University
Komiyama, Maki National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Ozaki, Yuka National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Yamakage, Hajime National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Satoh-Asahara, Noriko National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Yasoda, Akihiro National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Wada, Hiromichi National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Shimizu, Kana University of Shizuoka
Miyazaki, Yusuke University of Shizuoka
Katanasaka, Yasufumi University of Shizuoka
Sunagawa, Yoichi University of Shizuoka
Morimoto, Tatsuya University of Shizuoka
Takahashi, Yuko National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center|Kyoto University
Nakayama, Takeo Kyoto University
Hasegawa, Koji National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Keywords
Smoking cessation
gingival bleeding
periodontal pocket
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
Background: Smoking is associated with the deteriorating health of the gingiva and periodontium. The long-term beneficial effects of smoking cessation on oral health are well known. However, the effects of short-term smoking cessation on gingival bleeding and periodontal pocket depth are unknown. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of short-term smoking cessation on gingival bleeding and periodontal pocket depth.
Methods: Dentate smokers with a mean age of 56.9 ± 14.4 years at an outpatient smoking cessation clinic participated in this study. A professional dentist checked the periodontal pocket depth and gingival bleeding. Patients visited the smoking cessation clinic on their first visit and 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks (three months). The gingival assessment was re-performed in those who succeeded in smoking cessation 3 months after the baseline.
Results: The baseline data of 83 patients showed that an increase in pocket depth was associated with increasing age and the amount of smoking. A significant increase in gingival bleeding (p = .031) and increase in pocket depth (p = .046) were observed 3 months after the baseline in patients who successfully quit smoking (n = 14).
Conclusion: Short-term smoking cessation increased periodontal pocket depth and gingival bleeding. These findings may reflect healing processes that occur in the healthy gingiva.
Implications: Study findings will be useful to advise patients during smoking cessation programs. Dentists can inform patients that an initial increase in gingival bleeding and pocket depth could be associated with smoking cessation. Such advice will prevent patients from any apprehension that may cause them to recommence smoking.
Journal Title
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
ISSN
15023850
00016357
NCID
AA12697603
AA00509080
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Volume
80
Issue
4
Start Page
258
End Page
263
Published Date
2021-12-10
Rights
© 2021 Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Society
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