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Oral changes associated with tobacco use.

George Taybos1

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505, USA. gtaybos@sod.umsmed.edu

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|October 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Tobacco use causes various oral health issues beyond cancer, including tissue changes, pigmentation, and irritation. Dental professionals should recognize these common tobacco-related oral lesions during examinations.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Dental Pathology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for numerous oral health problems.
  • The oral mucosa exhibits diverse changes in response to tobacco exposure.
  • Beyond oral cancer, tobacco impacts tissue appearance and increases risks for periodontal disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common oral lesions associated with tobacco use.
  • To inform dental professionals about the spectrum of oral changes linked to tobacco.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing tobacco-induced oral conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common oral lesions related to tobacco.
  • Description of pathological changes in oral mucosa due to tobacco.

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  • Identification of specific tobacco-associated oral conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Tobacco use leads to smoker's melanosis and nicotinic stomatitis.
    • Increased risk of periodontal disease, gingival recession, and tooth abrasion.
    • Development of smokeless tobacco keratosis, black hairy tongue, and oral cancer.

    Conclusions:

    • Tobacco cessation is crucial for preventing and managing oral health issues.
    • Dental examinations should include assessment for tobacco-related oral lesions.
    • Understanding these lesions aids in patient counseling and oral health improvement.