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Re: EFFECT OF SMOKING ON THE RESPONSE TO PERIODONTAL THERAPY

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14/06/2010 at 5:26 pm #13900
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Gingiva in these patients is more fibrous and keratinised…hence gingivitis is not evident clinicaly but periodontal destruction may continue..