Periodontal and systemic health of morbidly obese patients eligible for bariatric surgery: a cross-sectional study

Periodontal and systemic health of morbidly obese patients eligible for bariatric surgery: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background In obese patients, periodontitis might be associated with deprived systemic health. Edmonton obesity staging system (EOSS) is a new tool for classification of obesity that considers the metabolic, physical, and psychological health. The cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Dejana Čolak, Alja Cmok Kučič, Tadeja Pintar, Boris Gašpirc, Rok Gašperšič
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Bariatric surgery
Periodontist
Gingivitis
Hypertension
Cardiovascular risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02207-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02207-0

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