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- Title
Association Between Obesity & Periodontitis - A Clinical & Biochemical Study.
- Authors
Singh, M. P.; Chopra, Rohit; Bansal, Preetika; Dhuria, Shruti
- Abstract
Aim : To evaluate the relationship between obesity & periodontitis and role of serum lipids as potential mediators in periodontitis. Material & Methods : 45 subjects aged >30 years were recruited from Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot. Three study groups of 15 patients each were made; Group 1: Non obese without systemic disease, Group 2: Obese without systemic disease, Group 3: Obese with systemic disease. Body mass index& waist circumference were used to assess obesity. Gingival index& Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) were recorded to assess periodontal status. Serum levels of triglycerides, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL) were analysed enzymatically. Results : The prevalence of periodontitis was significantly more in obese (p=0.000 for gingival index, p=0.007 for CPITN index) than in non obese. The mean value of all parameters was higher in obese with systemic disease than in obese but it was not statistically significant (p=0.683). There was an association of high serum triglycerides (p=0.02) &LDL (p=0.05) with periodontitis among obese subjects but no association between HDL& periodontitis was found. Conclusion : Strong correlation exists between obesity& periodontitis. Obese with high serum triglycerides & LDL could be at higher risk of periodontitis.
- Subjects
PERIODONTAL disease; DENTAL implants; BLOOD lipoproteins; HIGH density lipoproteins; LOW density lipoproteins; ANALYSIS of triglycerides
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2013, Vol 5, Issue 2, p066
- ISSN
0976-4003
- Publication type
Article