Investigating the Association Between Smoking and Hyposalivation: A Case–Control Analysis
This study found a clear association between long-term smoking and xerostomia, with a notable decrease in unstimulated salivary flow. This highlights the adverse effect of smoking on oral health, which could be used in effective counseling for tobacco cessation.
Authors
- Thomas Jones Raja Devathambi
- R. Thanigainathan
- A. Christy
- Suresh Kumar Bavesh
Publication Details
- Journal
- Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5041/rmmj.10556
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00