Influence of Smoking on Periodontal Healing One Year After Active Treatment

Influence of Smoking on Periodontal Healing One Year After Active Treatment

The aim of this study was to investigate whether cigarette smoking had any impact on the clinical outcomes 1 year after active periodontal treatment. Eligible for the study were 5680 individuals 20-85 years, referred to the specialised clinic for periodontal treatment at Gävle County Hospital between the years of 1980 and 2015. Before examination, all individuals filled in a questionnaire regarding their medical health, medication and smoking habits.

Excluded were edentulous individuals and where clinical data 1-year after active treatment, or smoking habits were missing (n=1453). Complete data for analyses was available for 4227 individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals referred to a specialist clinic for periodontal treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• edentulous individuals