| The effect of cigarette smoking on vitamin C and vitamin E levels of gingival crevicular fluid. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11148984 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to assay the ascorbic acid and tocopherol levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of smokers and nonsmokers with clinically healthy gingiva. The comparison was determined between the area physically exposed to smoke and the controlateral area. All tested areas required to be free from periodontal diseases at a screening examination. 41 students (16 nonsmokers and 25 smokers) were enrolled in this study. GCF samples were collected in two regions: area of habitual cigarette placement and controlateral area. Areas sampled were at midbuccal and midlingual sites of all teeth 3, 5, 6, and 7. Ascorbic acid and tocopherol values of GCF were determined by HPLC. Smokers were found to have significant (p < 0.05) lower levels of vitamin C in comparison to nonsmokers in all regions tested. Mean GCF tocopherol concentration of smokers did not reveal significant differences between the two regions examined. The vitamin A levels revealed an unsignificant low value in smokers in comparison to control subjects. Tobacco smoke can be the cause of a gingival damage by decrease of vitamin C and A operating through a vasoconstriction and a reduction of the antioxidant properties. |
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Authors:
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M Seri; A D'Alessandro; S Seri |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bollettino della Società italiana di biologia sperimentale Volume: 75 ISSN: 0037-8771 ISO Abbreviation: Boll. Soc. Ital. Biol. Sper. Publication Date: 1999 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-08 Completed Date: 2001-01-18 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7506962 Medline TA: Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 21-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Restorative Dentistry, University of Rome La Sapienza. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Ascorbic Acid / analysis* Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Female Gingiva / drug effects*, secretion Gingival Crevicular Fluid / chemistry*, secretion Humans Male Smoking / adverse effects* Vitamin E / analysis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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1406-18-4/Vitamin E; 50-81-7/Ascorbic Acid |
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