Tobacco and E-cigarettes: a comparative analysis of oral health impact and dental prevention methods

Abstract

 Introduction

The widespread use of both traditional tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (vapes) poses a significant threat to oral health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.3 billion people are smokers, and approximately 8 million die annually from smoking-related causes (WHO, 2022). Concurrently, the number of e-cigarette users, especially among youth, is rapidly increasing, reaching approximately 82 million in 2023 (Our World in Data, 2023).

The aim of this article is to conduct a comparative analysis of the impact of tobacco products and e-cigarettes on oral health, with a focus on dental diseases associated with their use. This article also provides practical preventive recommendations to help minimize the adverse effects of these products on dental health. Such an approach is particularly valuable for dentists and researchers, as it enables a better understanding of the risks and suggests effective preventive measures for patients.