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This review investigates how vaping and heated tobacco products affect periodontal health and treatment outcomes.

March 10, 2026Exploration of MedicineOpen Access

Vaping, heated tobacco, and periodontal health: a systematic review of their effects on inflammation, microbiota, and non-surgical therapy response

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Systematic review assesses the impact of vaping and heated tobacco on periodontal inflammation and microbiota.

This review investigates how vaping and heated tobacco products affect periodontal health and treatment outcomes.
Comprehensive literature search conducted in multiple databases according to PRISMA guidelines.
Analysis of studies examining the effects of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco on periodontal health.
Evaluation of changes in inflammation, oral microbiota, and therapy response.
Electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco are linked to increased pro-inflammatory cytokines.
These products can impair healing and alter oral microbiota composition.
Users of these products show less favorable treatment outcomes compared to conventional smokers.

DIPALMA et al. (2026) studied this question.

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