Observational studyBMC oral health2026
"Beyond the scale: body mass index as a hidden player in post-extraction complications".
Observational study in BMC oral health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundBody mass index (BMI) is gaining recognition as a factor influencing surgical healing, but its precise effect on post-extraction complications is still not fully understood. This study investigated the association between BMI category and a comprehensive spectrum of post-extraction outcomes.
methodsThis prospective observational study was conducted on 247 patients stratified into four BMI groups: underweight (n = 52), healthy weight (n = 68), overweight(n = 73), and obese (n = 54). Outcome variables included post-operative pain measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 24 h, 72 h, one week, and two weeks; facial swelling at 72 h; a wound healing score ranging from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHIP-14); dry socket; and post-extraction infection. Statistical analysis included Shapiro-Wilk normality testing, Kruskal-Wallis with Dunn post-hoc (Bonferroni correction), Chi-square, Spearman rank correlation, binary logistic regression, and multilinear regression, performed using SPSS v. 31.0. software.
resultsAll continuous outcomes differed significantly across BMI groups (Kruskal-Wallis tests, all p < 0.001). The largest effect was observed for wound healing score (H = 144.564 ,η
conclusionsElevated BMI is a significant, independent predictor of adverse post-extraction. Healthcare providers should include BMI in pre-extraction risk assessments and consider BMI-specific post-operative management protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
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