Effects of Nicotine on the Strength of Attachment of Gingival Fibroblasts to Glass and Non‐Diseased Human Root Surfaces

Abstract

This study showed that the nature of cell attachment to either glass or root surfaces is altered by nicotine, and marked detachment was noted when nicotine exposure was coupled with vigorous agitation at different rpm. Marked detachment noted in all specimens at 200 rpm indicates that this speed is excessive for use in subsequent experimentation.