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September 17, 2025Obesity ReviewsOpen Access

Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Periodontitis? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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FEFariba EsperouzDCDomenico CiavarellaCGClaudio Di Gioia

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Systematic review shows obesity significantly increases the risk of periodontitis, indicating potential clinical impacts.

Key Points

  • Meta-analysis revealed a significant association, indicating obesity increases risk for periodontitis by 31%.
  • The analysis included 19 studies with 41,107 patients, establishing a clear link between obesity and periodontal disease.
  • Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic, ensuring the robustness of the findings across different studies.
  • The results suggest a need for further research to explore clinical implications of the obesity-periodontitis relationship.

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Esperouz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e5831b076d99fa5e8a7https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.70020
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