Smoking and Nicotine Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical signs of a smoker?
A
- Keratosis
- Periodontal disease
- Mobile teeth
- Tooth loss
- Staining
- Increased probing depth
- Halitosis
- Loss of papillae
2
Q
What does smoking do to the periodontium?
A
- Weakens the immune system
- Vasoconstriction of blood, oxygen and nutrients
- Delayed wound healing due to preventing the function of neutrophils
- Masks symptoms
- Decreased response to treatment
3
Q
How does smoking interfere with cells and proteins?
A
- Impairs function of neutrophils which respond to bacteria and inflammation
- Decreases the production of antibodies
- Disrupts balance of cytokines which are signalling molecules in regulating immune system
4
Q
Is vaping bad for dental health?
A
- Limited evidence
- Nicotine vape worse
- Better than smoking and a good way to cut down
5
Q
How does nicotine affect the mouth?
A
- Causes dry mouth which means plaque bacteria multiply
