Lisa Elizabeth Jacob1, Anju Mathew2, Tibin K Baby3, Nirupa Thomas4, Anand Krishnan5, Ashlin Mathew6
1,2Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala 686548, India. 3Reader, Department of Oral Pathology, Pushpagiri College of Dental Science, Thiruvalla, Kerala 686548, India. 4Reader, Department of Oral Pathology, Annoor Dental College and Hospital Perumattom, Muvattupuzha, Kerala 686673, India. 5Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Penang International Dental College, Malaysia. 6Drug Safety Associate, IQV
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AbstractThe abuse of alcohol is on the rise and has been found to be associated with numerous systemic diseases. In
addition to this, alcohol has been implicated in adversely affecting the oral cavity and can cause salivary gland
diseases, oral cancer, potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity, dental caries, erosion of teeth, periodontitis
and oral mucosal alterations. This review focuses on the oral implications of chronic and excessive alcohol
consumption.
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