Effects of Smoking on Clinical and Microbiological Response in Individuals With Periodontitis

An ultrasonic device (Cavitron Plus, Dentsply®, Duisburg, Germany) and periodontal hand instruments (periodontal curettes; Chicago, IL) were used for non-surgical periodontal treatment. The treatment procedure also included detailed oral hygiene instructions and full-mouth scaling and root planing. Scaling and root planing (SRP) was applied to all four quadrants under local anesthesia in a single appointment. No medication or mouthwash was prescribed to the patients.