Bariatric Surgery and Periodontal Status: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

OBJECTIVE: To review and analyze periodontal clinical parameters after bariatric surgery.Background: Periodontitis, a dysbiotic inflammatory disease has been associated with obesity. The purpose of bariatric surgery is to reduce weight and systemic inflammation. Consequently, it is of interest to systematically review the impact of bariatric surgery on periodontal status.Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Thesis database and the Cochrane Library databases. Grey literature and the main journals of both specialties were also reviewed.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research