We aimed to compare the oral health status (dmft/DMFT index, IDCAS-II, BEWE, plaque index, gingival index, probing depth) between normal-weight (NW) and obese (OW) children/adolescents. 82 participants aged 6-16 years were concluded in this cross-sectional study. The children/adolescents were classified according to the body mass index (BMI): NW (n=41) and OW (n=41). Caries experience was assessed by the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS-II), decay, missing, filling teeth (dmft) for the primary teeth and (DMFT) for the permanent teeth, erosive tooth wear using Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE), Plaque Index (PI) and Gingival Index (GI), Probing Depth (PD).
Also, the relationship between procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), parathormone (PTH), and 25(OH)D blood biochemistry and oral health was evaluated in obese children/adolescents.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
82
the dentists examined the dried teeth with a probe and mount mirror in a dental unit.
Aslı Soğukpınar Önsüren
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
the results of DMFT, plaque and gingival indies
The results of the study indicate that individuals with obesity tend to exhibit significantly higher scores for DMFT, plaque, and gingival index as compared to those with normal weight t significantly higher scores for DMFT, plaque, and gingival index as compared to those with normal weight (p\<0.05)
Time frame: 12 months
the results of dmft, BEWE, ICDAS-II, probing dept
No significant difference was observed concerning dmft and other factors (p\>0.05)
Time frame: up to 12 months
Comparison of demographic attributes between obese and normal weights
Significant disparities were identified between patients with normal weight and those who were obese, particularly in BMI, income, and tooth brushing habits. Obese patients exhibited considerably higher BMI scores in comparison to those with normal weight (p\<0.001).Body mass index (BMIs; kg/m2) was calculated by the pediatrician using the patients' height (meters) and weight (kilograms). BMI 5-85th percentile normal weight according to gender and age; BMI 85- 95 percentile overweight; Those at the 95th percentile and above were considered obese
Time frame: 12 months
biochemical parameters of obese individuals
Procalcitonin exhibited significantly negative correlation between DMFT and ICDAS-II (p\<0.05).
Time frame: 11 months
other biochemical parameters of obese individuals
No significant correlation was found between the biomarkers and other investigated factors (p\>0.05)
Time frame: up to 11 months
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