Association Between Severe Periodontitis and Obesity Degree: A Preliminary Study

Purpose: To evaluate the association of severe periodontitis with overweight and obesity. Material and Methods: Full-mouth periodontal examination was performed on a random sample of 80 obese, 69 overweight and 87 normal-weight individuals (≥ 18 years). Severe periodontitis was defined using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - American Academy of Periodontology (CDC-AAP) case classification. Weight (kg) and height (m) were measured by a single examiner, body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and the subjects were classified as normal range, overweight and obese according to World Health Organization definitions. Interviews using a structured questionnaire were performed to collect data on demographics as well as socioeconomic and health status. Chi-squared and logistic regression tests were used to assess the association between severe periodontitis and obesity (p ≤ 0.05). Results: Although severe periodontitis was significantly associated with obesity (OR = 3.25, 95% CI = 1.27-8.31, p = 0.01), it was not associated with overweight (p = 0.59). Conclusions: In the present study, severe periodontitis was associated with obesity but not with overweight. Patients diagnosed with obesity should be referred for periodontal evaluation.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Association Between Severe Periodontitis and Obesity Degree: A Preliminary Study ; volume:17 ; number:2 ; year:2019 ; pages:173-177 ; Oral health & preventive dentistry ; 17, Heft 2 (2019), 173-177

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Santos, Taise ; Cury, Patricia Ramos ; Santos, Edvaldo ; Vasconcelos, Rebeca ; Santos, Jean Nunes dos ; Ramalho, Luciana Maria Pedreira

Further information

• DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a42374
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023052113324919271687
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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