Current perspective of the impact of smoking on the progression and treatment of periodontitis

This literature review provides an overview of the current scenario regarding the impact of smoking on the progression and treatment of periodontitis; clinical, microbiological and immunological data from studies from our and other groups are presented. In general, preclinical and clinical data are...

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Published in:Periodontology 2000 2015-02, Vol.67 (1), p.187-210
Main Authors: Nociti Jr, Francisco H., Casati, Marcio Z., Duarte, Poliana Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Disease Progression
Humans
Nicotiana - adverse effects
Periodontitis - etiology
Periodontitis - immunology
Periodontitis - microbiology
Periodontitis - therapy
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - pathology
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Prevention
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This literature review provides an overview of the current scenario regarding the impact of smoking on the progression and treatment of periodontitis; clinical, microbiological and immunological data from studies from our and other groups are presented. In general, preclinical and clinical data are unanimous in demonstrating that smokers present increased susceptibility, greater severity and faster progression of periodontal disease compared with nonsmokers. The evidence further demonstrates that smokers lose more teeth and have a less favorable response to therapy than do nonsmokers. Although it is well established that smoking significantly impacts on the onset, progression and outcome of periodontal disease, the mechanisms involved remain unclear. More importantly, some of the reported deleterious effects of smoking on periodontal tissues have been reported to be reversible upon participation in smoking‐cessation programs. Therefore, clinicians should strongly advise smokers to enroll in cessation strategies, even temporarily, in order to improve the overall outcome.
ISSN:0906-6713
1600-0757
DOI:10.1111/prd.12063