AUTHOR=Reytor-González Claudia , Parise-Vasco Juan Marcos , González Natali , Simancas-Racines Alison , Zambrano-Villacres Raynier , Zambrano Ana Karina , Simancas-Racines Daniel 

TITLE=Obesity and periodontitis: a comprehensive review of their interconnected pathophysiology and clinical implications

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Nutrition

VOLUME=11

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1440216

DOI=10.3389/fnut.2024.1440216

ISSN=2296-861X

ABSTRACT=<p>Obesity and periodontitis are significant health problems with a complex bidirectional relationship. Excess body fat is linked to systemic diseases and can lead to persistent inflammation, potentially harming periodontal health. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of teeth, poses substantial health risks. Both conditions share pathological processes such as inflammation and oxidative stress, which aggravate health status and make treatment more challenging. Understanding this interaction is crucial for developing effective management strategies for both diseases. This study explores the multifaceted aspects of obesity and periodontitis and their reciprocal relationship.</p>