Oral Health and Maxillofacial Research

ABSTRACT

Smoking, both active and passive, has a significant detrimental impact on oral health, particularly on the Oral mucosa. Passive smoking exposes patients to second-hand smoke, which causes distinct but related oral symptoms, as opposed to active smoking, which involves actively inhaling tobacco smoke. This review article explores the distinctions between active and passive smoking's effects on the oral mucosa and discusses the consequences for oral medicine.

KEYWORDS

1. Active smoking
2. Passive smoking
3. Second-hand smoke
4. Oral mucosa
5. Oral health
6. Tobacco-related disorders
7. Oral medicine