Avaliação dos efeitos do uso do cigarro eletrônico na saúde bucal: Estudo Piloto

Abstract

The electronic nicotine delivery system, also known as electronic cigarettes, e- cigarettes, e-cigs, vapes, and pods, emerged in China in 2003, became popular in the U.S. between 2006 and 2009, and is currently widespread around the world. These devices have a range of toxic constituents, and because they do not have specific regulations for the composition, they are being associated with changes in general and oral health. This is an observational case-control study, with the objective of identifying the profile of e-cigarette users in the academic community, as well as the presence of changes in oral health as a result of e-cigarette use. The inclusion criteria were students from any of the courses offered by the Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Governador Valadares Campus and who were users of electronic cigarettes. However, as this is a pilot study, all responses were included for a preliminary analysis and research adjustments. The sample consisted of 18 participants with a mean age of 25.4 years. Of the total sample, 14 (78%) participants reported using some type of cigarette, while four (22%) participants classified themselves as former smokers. Participants were smokers in the following proportions: seven (39%) were e-cigarette users, four (22%) were e-cigarette and concomitant smokers, two (11%) were smokers, and one (6%) was a concomitantly smoked filter cigarette user. Of the total number of participants (n=18), eleven (61%) were users of electronic cigarettes, either alone or in combination. Men and women reported using e-cigarettes in similar proportions. Eight participants were new users and three had quit using another type of tobacco. Regarding the effects of e- cigarettes on oral health: three participants reported a change in the color of their teeth, one participant reported dentin sensitivity, and one reported a feeling of dry mouth.