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EFFECT OF CHRONIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERIODONTAL POCKETS OVER A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR FOLLOW-UP

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Dr. Neelam Das1, Dr. Pavan Kumar Addanki2
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2022.12.10.589

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Background: Alcohol consumption not only affects the general health yet in addition the dental and gingival health of a person. Heavy drinkers are at high danger of creating dental caries, gingival health alteration and tooth disintegration. This condition brings about change in the salivary gland function. Alcohol consumption, like smoking, may be related to periodontal disease independently of oral hygiene status. Aim: This study presented to assess the relationship between alcohol consumption severity and development of periodontal pocket. This may help dental practitioners to efficiently manage periodontal conditions.

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