Electronic Cigarette Vapour and the Impacts on Oral Health: A Review
10.21315/aos2022.17S1.RV01
- Author:
Nurul Wahida Mohd Hasan
1
,
2
;
Badiah Baharin
3
;
Nurulhuda Mohd
3
Author Information
1. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia &
2. Unit of Periodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
3. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Aerosol;
E-Cigarette;
Nicotine;
Periodontitis;
Smoking;
Oral health
- MeSH:
E-Cigarette Vapor--adverse effects;
Oral Health
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2022;17(SUPP 1):1-9
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
ABSTRACT:Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been in demand among young generations as a modern
way of smoking since last decade. E-cigarette devices generate the vapour through the heating
process and the inhalation of vapour through the mouth which is known as vaping directly exposed
the oral cavity to potentially toxic chemicals in the vapour. The e-cigarette vapour has been reported
with potential systemic and oral health impacts though it is to a lesser extent than the conventional
cigarette. The toxicity of the chemicals in e-cigarette vapour has been highlighted by various in-vitro
studies and currently being explored by many researchers. Nicotine content in e-cigarette vapour not
only causes addiction but has deleterious effects on the oral mucosa. E-cigarette vapour is commonly
associated with oral health-related problems such as irritation to the oral mucosa, periodontal disease,
and possibly the initiation of dental caries. As a marketing strategy, e-cigarette has been promoted as
a safer way of smoking habit and use as a smoking cessation tools. Non-scientific assertions regarding
e-cigarettes are causing public misunderstanding, leading people to assume that they are safe while the
truth is yet unclear. This narrative review aims to emphasise the hazard of e-cigarette vapour and the
outcome to oral health by summarising the evidence gathered from previous studies and the potential
role of e-cigarette for smoking cessation aids considering the widespread usage of e-cigarettes and public
concerns.
- Full text:2.2022my0023.pdf
