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TITLE:

A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON RELATIONSHIP OF OBESITY AND DIABETES MELLITUS IN PERIODONTITIS PATIENTS IN PAKISTAN

AUTHORS:

Dr Mohsin Mumtaz, Dr Zeeshan, Dr EhsanUllah

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: The primary reparative cells in the periodontium, the fibroblasts, are not able to repair the damaged collagen because of binding with AGEs in high glucose environment, thus leading to delayed wound healing. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to analyse the relationship of obesity and diabetes mellitus in periodontitis patients in Pakistan. Methodology of the study: This cross sectional analysis was conducted in Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana during March 2019 to November 2019. The data was collected from 100 patients of both genders. Those who was suffering from diabetes and obesity was included in this study. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients of both genders. Obese subjects, determined by BMI, WHR, and BF, showed a prevalence of periodontitis at 37.0%, 36.4%, and 42.6%, respectively; prevalence in the nonobese group was, respectively, 22.1%, 23.1%, and 21.6%. Regardless of the definitions of obesity used, the prevalence of periodontitis in the obese group was significantly higher than that in the nonobese group (p < .05). Conclusion: It is concluded that periodontal conditions may significantly be associated with the level of education, frequency of tooth brushing, regular dental checkups, and mouth rinse use.

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