The effects of vaping electronic cigarettes on periodontitis.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a scientific study examining the effects of electronic cigarette (E-cig) vaping, traditional cigarette (T-cig) smoking, and smoking cessation on oxidative stress markers, proinflammatory cytokines levels, and periodontal clinical parameters in patients with periodontitis. The study aims to determine if vaping E-cigs produces fewer harmful effects on clinical and biochemical parameters of periodontitis compared to smoking tobacco.

Key Points:

* The study included 57 participants divided into three groups: T-cig smokers, E-cig vapers, and former smokers.
* Full-mouth clinical periodontal parameters were recorded, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected for analysis.
* The mean interleukin-8 (IL-8) level of the T-cig group was significantly lower than in the E-cig and former smoker groups.
* The mean tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) level of the T-cig group was significantly higher than in the E-cig and former smoker groups.
* The study found that T-cigs and vaping E-cigs had the same unfavorable effects on the markers of oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines.
* Smoking cessation initiatives can have beneficial effects on reducing the risk of periodontitis and can lead to better clinical results.
* The study's findings suggest that vaping E-cigs may not be a safer alternative to smoking T-cigs regarding periodontal health.

Main Message:
The main message of this text is that vaping E-cigs may not be a safer alternative to smoking T-cigs regarding periodontal health. The study found that T-cigs and vaping E-cigs had the same unfavorable effects on the markers of oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines. Smoking cessation initiatives can have beneficial effects on reducing the risk of periodontitis and can lead to better clinical results. Therefore, it is crucial to promote smoking cessation programs and educate the public about the potential risks associated with vaping E-cigs.

Karaaslan F, Dikilitaş a, Yiğit U. The effects of vaping electronic cigarettes on periodontitis. australian dental journal. 2020;65(2):143-149. doi:10.1111/adj.12747