Smokeless tobacco and periodontitis: A systematic review with meta‐analysis
Mir Faeq Ali Quadri,
Ahmed M. Kamel,
Maryam Nayeem
et al.
Abstract:AimThe present systematic review with meta‐analysis aimed to investigate the global association between smokeless tobacco (SLT) use and periodontitis, considering significant effect size variation based on the income levels of countries.MethodsWe searched seven databases to identify studies that assessed the prevalence of periodontitis in adult SLT users compared to non‐users. The quality of studies was evaluated using the 10‐item risk‐of‐bias tool, and publication bias was addressed through the trim‐and‐fill … Show more
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