The relationship between children & #39;s body mass index and periodontal status

Conclusions: The periodontal indices of PI, BOP, and PD in obese children were significantly higher than in children with a normal weight. However, there was no statistically significant difference in CAL between the two groups.

Source: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology - January 1, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Farzane Vaziri Zahra Bahrololoomi Zahra Savabieh Kimiya Sezavar Source Type: research