Is Khat (Catha edulis) chewing a risk factor for periodontal diseases? A systematic review
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Is Khat (Catha edulis) chewing a risk factor for periodontal diseases? A systematic review
Background Khat (Catha edulis) chewing is a highly prevalent habit in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, and has recently spread to Western countries. The association between khat chewing and oral mucosal lesions is well documented in the literature. However, there is no concrete evidence on the association between khat chewing and periodontal disease. The purpose of this systematic review ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1989-5488
DOI: 10.4317/jced.54163