Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

June 2022 Vol. 8(4), pp. 019-024

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Original Research Article

The Influence of Vape Smoking on the Saliva Flow Rate and Saliva PH Compared to Cigarette Smokers and Non-Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fatimah Alabdrab Alreda¹, Jumanah Al Najjar¹, Duaa Al Qanbar¹, Hadeel Al Mubarak¹, and Afraa Murriky²*

¹Level 12 Dental Student, REU.
²Lecturer in Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dentistry, REU.

Corresponding Author's Email: afraa.muriky@riyadh.edu.sa

Accepted 30th May, 2022.

Abstract

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Introduction: In recent years, a new type of smoking has emerged known as (electronic smoking), and under this new type, there are types such as (electronic hookah or electronic cigarette). This new type of smoking has attracted the attention of many as a solution or a temporary alternative to reduce the use of tobacco cigarettes. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study population consisted of the conventional sample from REU students, staff, and patients. The research was divided into three groups: non-smokers as a controlled group, e-cigarettes users, and traditional cigarette smokers. The target sample comprised of male and female adults ≤ 18 years and free of systemic diseases. Results: The normal pH range is extending from 5.3 to 7.8, all participants showed a PH within the normal limit. The mean and standard of deviation for the study groups are; nonsmokers (6.45±0.32), Cigarette smokers (6.07±0.41), and vape (6.27±0.48). ANOVA test showed that the difference is statistically insignificant. Conclusion: From the present study, it can be concluded that the SFR in both smoker groups was lower than that in non-smokers which the conventional cigarette smokers group has the lowest rate. Salivary pH was not significantly different in all groups.

Keywords: Electronic cigarettes, Vape, Saliva flow rate, and Saliva PH.

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Fatimah Alabdrab Alreda, Jumanah Al Najjar, Duaa Al Qanbar, Hadeel Al Mubarak, and Afraa Murriky. The Influence of Vape Smoking on the Saliva Flow Rate and Saliva PH Compared to Cigarette Smokers and Non-Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 8(4) 2022 pp. 019-024.