Comment on: “Bariatric Surgery and Periodontal Status: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis”

We read an article written by Fontanille et al. [1] with interest. The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies to determine the association between bariatric surgery and periodontal outcome. The authors concluded that plaque index can be improved after bariatric surgery, while other outcomes did not improve. While the authors ’ efforts to investigate this important topic are appreciated, there were several methodologic issues that compromised the validity of this study.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research