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Tobacco products are known to cause oral soft-tissue lesions, but they may also directly affect the teeth. Abrasive particles contained in tobacco products may contribute to dental attrition. We studied tobacco samples from 16 brands of cigars, eight brands of snuff, four brands of chewing tobacco
Oral snuff contains fairly high percentages of inorganic, potentially abrasive elements and the use of snuff has been identified as one factor that contributes to occlusal wear. In the first part of the present study, the snuff habits of 100 users were investigated. 41 per cent reported that they
ABSTRACT Panmasala containing tobacco was introduced in the Indian market during the 1970s. Panmasala consists of areca nut (betel nut), catechu, lime, cardamom, spices, and unspecified flavoring agents, etc., with tobacco locally known as gutkha or without tobacco (Plain or sada), and consumed