Journal of Dental Panacea

Swati Chowdhry ¹, Shveta Sood ¹, Vipin Ahuja ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Hookah smoking is becoming increasingly common in youth. It is introduced to teens as a healthy alternative to cigarette smoking. But scientific research has yielded some startling results pointing to the fact that Hookah smoking is not at all a safe alternative as proclaimed by many. Hookah smoke contains high levels of toxic compounds including tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and carcinogens. All these make Hookah a potential health hazard causing perilous effects on Oral as well as general well being. This article foregrounds the working and Oral effects of Hookah smoking and role of dental professional in cessation of this dreadful habit.

Keywords

Hookah, Oral Effects, Tobacco

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Annapurna Ahuja ¹, Vipin Ahuja ²

Affiliations
1 ITS Dental college, Greater Noida, UP, IN
2 Peoples College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bhopal, M.P., IN

Abstract

Occlusion plays an important role in maintaining periodontal health. Irregularities of occlusion can be corrected by orthodontic therapy. But improper and excessive forces generated during orthodontic therapy may cause irreversible damage to periodontium and teeth. There are some reported cases where multiple teeth had exfoliated after orthodontic therapy due to ischolar_main resorption. Orthodontic fixed appliances favors plaque accumulation which changes oral microbial environment and thus can cause gingivitis and gingival enlargement. Other problems associated with improper orthodontic therapy are gingival recession and bone loss. This article talks about the role of orthodontic therapy in periodontal diseases.

Keywords

Orthodontic Therapy, Gingival Recession, Root Resorption, Gingival Enlargement.

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