[The effect of tobacco smoking on occurrence of precancerous lesions and cancers of oral cavity--literature reviews and own experiences].
Tobacco smoking results in many serious health problems. It exhibits also significant influence on oral health and is linked with occurrence of oral precancers and cancers. In this paper, on the basis of literature review and own experiences, we tried to prove the close relationship between tobacco smoking and occurrence of oral precancers, their malignant transformations and therapeutic effects. We pointed out on significantly higher cancer occurrence in this region among smokers. We emphasized the role of physicians, whose professional interest was focused on oral health, in prophylaxis of oral cancers and advising patients smoking cessation.
Malara
Piotr
P
Katedra i Klinika Chirurgii Szczekowo-Twarzowej Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej, Katowice. malara@netinfo.pl
Drugacz
Jan
J
Malara
Beata
B
Wituła
Artur
A
D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology*