Smoking may affect the alveolar process dimensions and radiographic bone density in maxillary extraction sites: a prospective study in humans.

Saldanha, Juliana Bezerra

Smoking may affect the alveolar process dimensions and radiographic bone density in maxillary extraction sites: a prospective study in humans. [electronic resource] - Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Sep 2006 - 1359-65 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0278-2391

10.1016/j.joms.2006.05.021 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon
Adult
Aged
Alveolar Bone Loss--etiology
Alveolar Process--diagnostic imaging
Bone Density--physiology
Bone Remodeling--physiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Male
Maxilla--physiopathology
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Radiography, Bitewing
Radiography, Panoramic
Smoking--adverse effects
Tooth Extraction
Tooth Socket--diagnostic imaging
Wound Healing--physiology