Orsolya Vámos, Norbert Kulcsár, Barbara Mikecs, Kata Kelemen, Réka Kaán, Lilla Abafalvi, Elek Dinya, János Vág, Péter Hermann, Barbara Kispélyi
BACKGROUND: Smoking is a significant health hazard and contributes to cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. It can increase postoperative complications during oral and maxillofacial surgery due to its topical effect on the oral mucosa. New alternatives to traditional tobacco products are gaining popularity, in particular, electronic cigarettes. OBJECTIVES: This pilot study investigated the acute effects of nicotine-containing and nicotine-free electronic cigarettes on palatal blood flow (PBF), and compared their effects to traditional cigarettes...
2024: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research