Results: After strict analysis results show that Group II presents a steady level of gingival microcirculation with even patterns in the graph, while Group I shows many signs of damage to it‘s microvascular system through many irregularities in the microcirculation level and graph patterns. Conclusion: The results suggest that prolonged smoking has a definitive effect on the gingival vascularisation making it a key factor in periodontal pathology. |
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