Sublingual varices in relation to smoking, cardiovascular diseases, denture wearing, and consuming vitamin rich foods

• Published in: Saudi medical journal Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 310 - 315
• Main Authors: Al-Shayyab, Mohammad H., Baqain, Zaid H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Saudi Arabia Saudi Medical Journal 01.03.2015
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Cardiovascular diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases - complications; Casualties; Causes of; Child; Denture adhesives; Dentures - adverse effects; Food; Health aspects; Humans; Infant; Middle Aged; Original; Smoking; Tongue Diseases - etiology; Varicose veins; Varicose Veins - etiology; Vitamins - administration & dosage; Young Adult; Jordan

To identify potential risk factors such as smoking, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), denture wearing, and consuming vitamin rich foods, and its relation to the development of sublingual varices (SLV). This cross-sectional observational study was conducted on patients who attended the Department of Den...