Publications by authors named "R Kaan"
Article Synopsis
- Smoking increases health risks and postoperative complications, prompting interest in alternatives like electronic cigarettes.
- This study explored the immediate effects of nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-cigarettes on palatal blood flow compared to traditional cigarettes, using 14 healthy volunteers.
- Results showed that traditional cigarettes raised levels of exhaled carbon monoxide and carboxyhemoglobin more than e-cigarettes, while palatal blood flow changes were not significant across the groups, suggesting potential minimal effects on oral mucosa but needing further research.
Oral Hygiene Practices of Hungarian Adult E-Cigarette-Only and Dual Users.
Oral Health Prev Dent
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the oral hygiene practices of Hungarian adults who exclusively use e-cigarettes or who use both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.
- A survey of 930 adult e-cigarette users revealed that dual users tended to brush their teeth more frequently and use sugar-free gum more than e-cigarette-only users, but both groups showed a high rate of inadequate oral hygiene practices.
- The findings suggest that dentists need to educate both types of users about proper oral hygiene and the potential impact of vaping and smoking on oral health.
Background: Knowledge about the health effects of e-cigarette use (or vaping) among past and current combustible cigarette users is limited. Several studies have assessed vaping-related adverse events (AEs) and beneficial health effects, however, most studies focused on AEs in general and examined only a few physiological changes that vapers experience. This study aims to explore self-reported AEs and perceived health changes due to e-cigarette use among Hungarian adult e-cigarette-only users (former smokers who switched completely to e-cigarette use) and dual users (smokers who use e-cigarettes and combustible tobacco cigarettes concomitantly).
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