Qat Chewing as an Independent Risk Factor for Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Qat Chewing as an Independent Risk Factor for Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study assessed the effect of qat chewing on periodontal health, independent of other risk factors. Four hundred qat chewers and 100 nonchewers (20-50 years) were included. Demographic data and detailed information about chewing and smoking were obtained. Periodontal status was assessed using Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and clinical attachment loss (CAL). The qat chewers were older, i...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Dentistry
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-8728,1687-8736
DOI: 10.1155/2013/317640