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ArticleClinical and experimental dental research2025

Correlation of Body Mass Index With Severity of Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Arvina Rajasekar, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Diana Russo, Hande Uzunçıbuk, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini

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Arvina RajasekarDepartment of Periodontology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5239-1646
Maria Maddalena MarrapodiDepartment of Woman, Child, General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Diana RussoMultidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Oral Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Hande UzunçıbukDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey.
Vincenzo RonsivalleDepartment of Biomedical and Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Marco CicciùDepartment of Biomedical and Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Giuseppe MinerviniSaveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8309-1272

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objectivesThis study aimed to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) classification and the severity of periodontitis, recognizing that both obesity and periodontitis involve chronic inflammatory processes, which may exacerbate one another. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 162 consecutive outpatients who reported to the Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in Chennai from March 2023 to September 2023. Age, gender, Russell's periodontal index, and BMI were recorded. The association between age, gender, BMI, and severity of periodontitis was analyzed using linear-by-linear χ

resultsA statistically significant association was observed between age, gender, BMI, and the severity of periodontitis (p < 0.05). Participants aged 35-60 years had an OR of 1.305 for severe periodontitis (95% CI: 0.754-1.561). Males exhibited a higher risk of severe periodontitis (OR: 1.171; 95% CI: 0.894-2.485). Obese participants showed an OR of 1.417 for severe periodontitis compared to overweight participants (OR: 0.683; 95% CI: 0.817-1.629).

conclusionsSevere periodontitis was more prevalent among obese individuals, followed by overweight individuals. Obesity may be considered a potential risk indicator for the development and progression of periodontitis.

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Body Mass IndexObesityPeriodontitisAdultAgedAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedOverweightPeriodontal IndexRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness Indexadipositybody mass indexchronic periodontitisobesityrisk factors

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