Impact of bariatric surgery on periodontal status in an obese cohort at one year of follow‑up

Abstract

The effect of weight loss on the periodontal condition remains unclear. The present prospective study thus aimed to evaluate the effect of weight loss on the peri-odontal status of 57 obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m 2) with ages ranging from 18 to 60 years, at 12 months following bariatric surgery. Demographic, biological and behavioral variables were analyzed.