EVALUATION OF ORAL CONDITIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity has increased in recent decades, becoming a public health concern because this condition is a risk factor for the development of several systemic diseases. It can also be related to oral conditions such as dental caries and periodontal disease. Since obesity may influence the oral health of individuals, seeking to clarify the relationship between them is of great interest to health professionals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the oral conditions of obese individuals. The sample consisted of 30 obese non-smokers, systemically healthy, who had not received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months or used antibiotics and / or inflammatory in the last 3 months. The complete periodontal clinical examination, DMFT Index and Body Mass Index (BMI) were performed. The morning breath of the subjects was also made using the Halimeter®. Periodontitis was found in 80%, of the population,the mean DMFT was 14.73, the average visible plaque index, gingival index were 43.69% and 51, 87%, respectively. Given these results, it is clear the importance of dental professional should work as a promoter of health for the population studied.