Background : Although factors such as implant length, location, and diameter as well as bone quality have been associated with excessive failure rates, smoking is suggested as a stronger predisposing factor for higher failure rates. Thus, knowing the relationship between bone loss around the dental implants, maintenance of the implants and smoking could be a principle step towards solving the...

Background and Objectives: Studies have shown the effect of smoking on mental and cognitive performance of the individuals who need to concentrate on their work. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of smoking on cognitive performance of the automotive industry workers.  Methods: In this case-control study conducted in 2018, 280 automotive industry workers were selected through th...

Introduction: Smoking is considered as the first preventable cause of mortality worldwide. Smoking cessation is influenced by many factors including social, familial and individual aspects. High nicotine dependency is a remarkable cause that makes cessation laborious for the smoker. There are many modalities to estimate the rate of nicotine dependency in practice among which Fagerstrom test is ...

Background & Aims: Pressure ulcer is a serious problem in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. It is associated with major complications such as prolonged length of stay and delayed recovery. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence and grade of pressure ulcers in smokers and non-smokers admitted to the intensive care unit. Materials & Methods: This study is an analytical cr...

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to examine the sensitivity level of Behavioral Approach System (BAS) and Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) as probable predisposing factors for substance abuse. To this end, the difference of sensitivity levels of BAS and BIS were assessed in substance abusers, cigarette smokers, and normal individuals. Method: The present causal-comparative study c...