Is It Worth Recommending a Smoking Cessation Program If the Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

Is it worth recommending a smoking cessation program if the patient has been smoking for more than 20 years?

• A) Yes.Studies show that people who quit smoking can respond well to periodontal therapy.
• B) No.There is a cumulative effect that does not go away.
• C) It does not matter.The damage has already been done to the gingival tissue.
• D) Maybe.It depends on how many packs of cigarettes the individual smokes per day.

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