Smoking Cessation and Periodontal Health: Recovery after Tobacco Addiction

This study was aimed at assessing the effect of quitting smoking traditional and electronic cigarettes on the condition of periodontal tissues and functional indicators of the salivary glands. The study involved 82 patients with chronic generalized periodontitis. Patients were divided into 3 groups: smokers of traditional cigarettes, smokers of electronic cigarettes and non-smokers. All patients underwent comprehensive treatment of periodontal diseases using “SPLAT” hygiene products . The groups of smokers were divided into subgroups depending on whether they quit smoking or continued to use tobacco products.

The gingival bleeding index, periodontal pocket depth, periodontal index and salivary flow rate were assessed. The results showed that patients who quit smoking traditional or e-cigarettes had a statistically significant reduction in the intensity of gingival bleeding, a decrease in the depth of periodontal pockets and an improvement in periodontal index scores compared to those who continued to smoke. In addition, quitting smoking contributed to the normalization of the secretory activity of the salivary glands.

Thus, comprehensive treatment of periodontal diseases using “SPLAT” hygiene products in combination with smoking cessation is an effective approach to achieve stable remission and improve oral health. Quitting smoking is important in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases.