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mkg-40990	Alaydrus, Sayf Muhammad; Artaria, Myrtati Dyah; Chen, Yao-Fong	The impact of chewing betel nuts on human dentition in Indonesia: A literature review	2023	7	.pdf	application/pdf	5884	382	53	Chewing betel nuts is also associated with other dental diseases, such as calculus, periodontitis, and caries.17,25 Given the decrease in dental health care, while betel nut chewing remains a relevant and active tradition in many cultures, it is necessary to review this matter.26–28 This study aims to explain misconceptions about the betel nut chewing tradition in society, illuminate dental and oral diseases caused by this tradition, and compare the literature on this topic to obtain a clear picture. The World Health Organization released a report stating that chewing betel nuts can cause oral cancer and recommended global cessation of its consumption.24 Another study found that the accumulation of ingredients used in betel nut consumption, coupled with the frequency of this tradition, might increase the chances of oral cancer and other oral and dental diseases.17 Moreover, chewing betel nuts may also cause severe damage to periodontal tissues, dentition, and the temporomandibular joint, as indicated by tooth wear, attrition, abrasion, dental staining, periodontitis, and AMTL.15,21,29,36–38	cache/mkg-40990.pdf	txt/mkg-40990.txt