While plaque‐induced gingivitis is one of the most common human inflammatory diseases,
several non–plaque‐induced gingival diseases are less common but often of major …

The purpose of this paper is to review the epidemiologic evidence for the effects of tobacco
use and tobacco use cessation on a variety of oral diseases and conditions. Exposures …

Cigarette smoking is the foremost health risk issue affecting individuals of all age groups
globally. It specifically influences the geriatric population as a result of chronic exposure to …

Background Acquired hyperpigmentation of the skin is sometimes interpreted as an adverse
effect of drugs. Systematic studies are rare in the literature; predominantly case reports have …

Background Oral pigmentation is due to the accumulation of one or more pigments in
tissues, causing changes in the color of the oral mucosal surfaces. Understanding the exact …

Objectives: To determine the effect of tobacco use on oral health status of inmates of a
federal prison in Enugu, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study involved 230 inmates of …

Aims: To assess the intraoral distribution of oral melanosis and its association with cigarette
smoking. Material and methods: A cross sectional study conducted during June 2009 in …

Change in color of oral mucosa reflects the underlying health status, which is either local or
systemic. This color change is due to pigmentation, which may be physiological or …

Уровень здоровья студенчества все более привлекает внимание российской
общественности, но, тем не менее, он продолжает оставаться довольно низким …

Aim: The aim of this study is to report a clinical case of oral nevus. Background: Nevus is a
congenital or acquired benign neoplasia that can be observed in the skin or mucous …