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A patient with stage III periodontitis continues smoking one pack daily after nonsurgical therapy. Pockets improved, but generalized bleeding persists. Which statement best explains prognosis counseling?
Smoking affects staining but not periodontal healing
Good scaling results make smoking irrelevant
Antibiotics eliminate the periodontal risk of smoking
Continued smoking worsens response and increases recurrence risk despite therapy
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