ArticleJDR clinical and translational research2023
Effect of Overweight and Obesity on Periodontal Treatment Intensity.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Inflammatory Association between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health.Inflammation · 2025Pooled it
- Association of theInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- The correlation between body mass index and the effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal treatment in Taiwan population.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Effect Modification by Obesity on Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment.JDR clinical and translational research · 2025Article
- Considerations in the treatment of individuals with obesity and periodontitis.Clinical obesity · 2025Review
- The Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Periodontal Health: A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Association between dietary patterns and existing natural teeth in Chinese elderly: a national community-based study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Social Justice in Dental Research.JDR clinical and translational research · 2023Article
- Influence of obesity on subgingival microbiota composition in subjects with different periodontal status: a systematic review.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Review
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Abstract
introductionObesity is associated with greater utilization of medical resources, but it is unclear if a similar relationship exists for dental care.
objectivesThis retrospective cohort study compared periodontal disease treatment among obese, overweight, and normal-weight patients attending an urban US dental school clinic.
methodsPeriodontal, demographic, and medical history data for 3,443 adult patients examined between July 1, 2010, and July 31, 2019, were extracted from electronic health records. Body mass index (BMI) was computed from self-reported height and weight and categorized as obese (≥30 kg/m
resultsMean age at baseline was 44 ± 15 y, and severe periodontal disease was present in 32% of obese, 31% of overweight, and 21% of normal-weight patients. Average follow-up was 3.9 ± 1.6 y. Obese and overweight patients were more likely to have nonsurgical scaling and root planing or surgical procedures than normal-weight patients. Adjusted odds of any treatment were higher among obese (OR = 1.34; 95% CI, 1.14-1.72) and overweight (OR = 1.18; 95% CI, 0.97-1.42) relative to normal weight. Obese and overweight patients had 40% and 24% higher treatment intensity scores, respectively, than normal-weight patients.
conclusionThese results indicate obese and overweight individuals require more intensive periodontal treatment compared to normal-weight individuals, independent of initial disease severity. KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSFER STATEMENT: The results of this study can be used by dental providers and policymakers to better understand patient characteristics that influence the variability in frequency and length of periodontal treatment. Knowledge of a patient's body mass index may be useful in identifying patients who possibly will have a poorer periodontal prognosis.
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