Deleterious Effects of Smoking on Periodontal

Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development and progression of periodontitis has gained extensive awareness, with remarkable progress over the past decade in various domains. This review covers studies to examine the possible relation between periodontitis and cigarette smoking. Smoking cessation is beneficial as the prevalence and severity of periodontitis in former smokers is lesser as compared to current smokers. Smoking affects reaction to periodontal therapy. Smoking constitutes a major dental public health problem.