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- Title
Obesity, periodontal and general health: Relationship and management.
- Authors
Dahiya, Parveen; Kamal, Reet; Gupta, Rajan
- Abstract
Obesity is a multifaceted subject. It has increased at an alarming rate in recent years. Being overweight increases the likelihood of a patient having associated health and social problems which may affect dental services and dental management. A review of the literature on obesity and periodontal disease suggested that they both confound each other and obesity itself has been recognized as a major risk factor for periodontal disease. It has been found that adverse effects of obesity on the periodontium may be mediated through pro-inflammatory cytokines and various other bioactive substances. This article tries to focus on the possible role of obesity and obesity-related diseases like diabetes and coronary heart diseases (CHD), as a potential contributor to periodontal disease and vice versa. The meanings of these associations can be useful for various diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
- Publication
Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012, Vol 16, Issue 1, p88
- ISSN
2230-9500
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/2230-8210.91200