Comparison of severity of periodontal clinical parameters among naswar/snuff users: Cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Naswar is a moist, non-chewable, and smokeless tobacco product ensconced in the buccal vestibule or floor of the mouth. Consumption of naswar is very popular in South Asia, especially Pakistan. This cross-sectional study compared the periodontal clinical parameters amongst mild, moderate, and severe naswar users.

Methods

318 naswar users, categorized into three equal groups (n = 106) severe naswar users, moderate naswar users, and mild naswar users were drawn for this study. Bleeding on probing, pocking depth, gingival recession, and attachment loss were assessed using the UNC-15 probe and compared among the three groups of naswar users. Data analysis was done with the help of SPSS. Statistical significance was deliberated at p value ≤0.05.

Results

28.9 ± 7

SUBMITTER: Rahim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9481047 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature