Periodontitis in obese adults with and without metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Astrid Nilsen (Author), Anette Thorsnes (Author), Stein Atle Lie (Author), Paal Methlie (Author), Dagmar F. Bunaes (Author), Karen K. Reinholtsen (Author), Knut N. Leknes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Epidemiological studies support an association between obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and periodontitis. Still, understanding of the effects of low-grade inflammation in obese subjects on periodontitis and influence of MetS remains incomplete. The aims of this cross-sectiona...