Impact of Obesity on Periodontal Health in a Sample of Adult Egyptian Patients: A Comparant Study

Periodontal disease is defined as "an inflammatory disease of the tooth supportive structure caused by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms, resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with increased probing depth formation, recession, or both". According to WHO, overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) can be considered as an indicator of obesity-related health risks. Obesity was considered a global epidemic problem by the World Health Organization in the 1990s as it has increased internationally over the last decades. Based on review in 2003 the periodontal disease onset, progression and response to therapeutic interventions have been shown to be influenced by several systemic, local and environmental modifying factors and the data collected from the literature suggests that nutritional supplementation has been suggested as a possible influencing factor on periodontal status and wound healing.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients whose age is between 18-60 years old.Provide informed consent.Patient have at least 20 natural teeth.Patient had no received periodontal treatment within previous 4 months.Exclusion Criteria:Individuals with chronic systemic diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, endocrine and hematological Pathologies.Patients having problem in opening their mouth or undergoing intermaxillary fixation where oral examination will not be possible.Pregnant women.Patients diagnosed with psychiatric problems or intoxicated with alcohol or drugs.Patients with orthodontic appliances.Patient had autoimmune condition.