THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR ORAL HEALTH

Electronic cigarettes, also called: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Ends), e-cigarettes, e-ciggy, ecigar, are mechanical-electronic devices activated by means of a lithium battery, whose function is to heat a liquid solution to high temperatures - which may contain nicotine, propylene glycol or, glycerol and additives - producing an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. The objective of the present study is to carry out a literature review on the impacts and repercussions of oral alterations resulting from the constituents of electronic cigarettes, as well as to discuss the role of related aspects for the correct diagnosis of these alterations and treatment mechanisms involved. Free articles, in Portuguese and / or English, and those in its full version, which apply to the theme proposed by the research, were included in the research in order to respond to the problems and objectives of the research. The study presented a current review of the implications that electronic cigarettes can have in the oral cavity. The constituents of these devices have proven genotoxic properties and have carcinogenic potential. More research is needed to understand the clinical results of long-term impacts on oral health.