Oral mucosa lesions in electric smokers (E-Cigarettes): A scoping review

Background: Electronic cigarettes are one form of cigarettes that are popular in society. However, their impact on health, especially oral health, is not better than conventional cigarettes because they can cause various health disorders and oxidative stress. Various lesions in the mouth can occur due to long-term use of electronic cigarettes. Purpose: This study aims to systematically review previous research findings regarding oral lesions that can be found in patients who smoke electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. Method: This research is a type of secondary literature research in the form of a systematic literature review (scoping review). This scoping review is compiled based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. Result: The results of various studies were obtained from subjects with different frequencies and intensities of electronic cigarette use. So that different lesions were obtained in each observation. The lesions recorded were such as leukoedema, coated tongue, smoker's melanosis, hairy tongue, and nicotinic stomatitis. Conclusion: Based on various studies, it has been shown that in e-cigarette users, oral lesions such as leukoedema, coated tongue, smoker's melanosis, hairy tongue, and nicotinic stomatitis can be found. The findings of these lesions depend on the frequency and intensity of e-cigarette use.