Obesity and periodontitis: a comprehensive review of their interconnected pathophysiology and clinical implications
Journal
Frontiers in Nutrition
ISSN
2296-861X
Date Issued
2024-08-07
Author(s)
REYTOR GONZÁLEZ, CLAUDIA MARÍA
Parise Vasco Juan Marcos
Natali González
Alison Simancas-Racines
Raynier Zambrano-Villacres
SIMANCAS RACINES, DANIEL ALEJANDRO
Abstract
Obesity and periodontitis are significant health problems with a complex bidirectional relationship. Excess body fat is linked to systemic diseases and can lead to persistent inflammation, potentially harming periodontal health. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of teeth, poses substantial health risks.
Both conditions share pathological processes such as inflammation and oxidative stress, which aggravate health status and make treatment more challenging. Understanding this interaction is crucial for developing effective management strategies for both diseases. This study explores the multifaceted aspects of obesity and periodontitis and their reciprocal relationship.
Both conditions share pathological processes such as inflammation and oxidative stress, which aggravate health status and make treatment more challenging. Understanding this interaction is crucial for developing effective management strategies for both diseases. This study explores the multifaceted aspects of obesity and periodontitis and their reciprocal relationship.