Cigarettes Versus Electronic Cigarettes: The Effects on The Oral Cavity.

Authors

• Paolo Boffano, "Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy" and "Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia"Follow
• Muhammad Ruslin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, IndonesiaFollow
• Andrea Melle, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, ItalyFollow

Abstract

Introduction: To date, there is a large amount of scientific evidence on the effects of smoke-free products on oral health, highlighting their potential in reducing the risk of causing and progressing smoking-related diseases. In contrast to the last statement, other studies confirm the cytotoxic and tissue effects of nicotine-containing e-cigarette liquid.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to review the literature and to evaluate the damage caused by cigarette smoking in comparison with that caused by e-cigarettes.

Methods: Our study considered the consultation of the bibliographic databases "Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System". The research was carried out by using the keywords: “Cigarette” AND “E-cigarette” AND “oral cancer caused by smoking” AND “cigarette toxicology” AND “cigarette toxicology”.

Results: Research related to the impact on oral health of e-cigarette usage began in 2011 with the publication of 26 studies. Those studies were focused primarily on nicotine-related harms, subsequently evaluating the adverse effects on the oral cavity of other chemical components released during the inhalation.

Conclusions: The use of smoke-free products can negatively affect oral health when compared to abstaining from smoking. This confirms that smoke-free alternative products are not risk-free as they contain nicotine, an addictive substance, and the best choice for any smoker remains to stop using tobacco and nicotine-containing products.

Recommended Citation

Boffano, Paolo; Ruslin, Muhammad; and Melle, Andrea (2026) "Cigarettes Versus Electronic Cigarettes: The Effects on The Oral Cavity.," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 17: Iss. 2, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65314/2218-0885.1840
Available at: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/vol17/iss2/12