Smoking and Its Effects On The Periodontium

Smoking habit is common in patients who suffer from depression. Smoking has established far reaching consequences causing cancer. In our daily practise we see lot of smokers. It is of paramount significance for the Dentist to know the effects of smoking on the periodontium. This article details the systemic effects of smoking and it results on the periodontium. It also compares the outcomes of various routine dental procedures including implants in smokers and no smokers.