ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry2025
The Prevalence of the Periodontal Pathogen
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Background: Periodontal diseases are prevalent and can be worsened by conditions such as obesity. Understanding obesity impact on periodontal health is essential for developing effective management strategies. Hence, the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of Materials and Methods: Eighty-five participants aged from (30-50) years were divided into three groups: healthy controls (n=25), normal-weight periodontitis patients (n=30), and overweight/obese periodontitis patients (n=30). Unstimulated saliva was analyzed for visfatin level using ELISA, and subgingival plaque was examined for Results: Overweight/obese periodontitis patients had significantly higher salivary visfatin level (111.1 ± 277.4 ng/mL) compared with normal-weight periodontitis (28.2 ± 20.6 ng/mL) and controls (19.3 ± 4.6 ng/mL) (P<0.001). Similarly, Conclusion: Obesity might play a devastating role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis through the increased salivary visfatin level and
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