Relationship between e-cigarette use and oral health: An integrative literature review

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to detect oral problems associated with the use of electronic cigarettes in the literature. This is an Integrative Literature Review, formulated with the aim of investigating the complications and risks to oral health related to the use of electronic cigarettes. It was based on the protocol for systematic reviews PRISMA Flow Diagram. Data were collected from the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature Electronic Database (Lilacs), Medline and Pubmed. Decs/Mesh descriptors were used in the form: “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems” OR “Vaping” AND “Oral Health”. 196 works were identified in the bases and only 16 articles remained, which are part of this integrative review. It has been observed that over time, the use of electronic devices can result in periodontal diseases, dental caries, oral infections, and oral cancers, affecting both the functionality and appearance of the stomatognathic system. For this reason, it is essential that the dentist guide patients about the care and prevention necessary to minimize the possible damage caused by electronic cigarettes to oral health.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/globalhealthprespesc-029