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Title
OBESITY AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE.
Authors
Kaur, Gurpreet; Gupta, N. D.; Goyal, Lata
Abstract
Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder and is a significant risk factor for numerous adult diseases, and may be a factor in the incidence of periodontitis. Obesity has a significant association with periodontitis in terms of BMI, waist-to-hip circumference ratio, body fat, and maximum oxygen consumption. Chronic Inflammation has multidirectional link with periodontal disease, obesity and other chronic conditions.
Publication
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2010, Vol 2, Issue 5sup, p33