Abstract

BRIANEZZI, Letícia Ferreira de Freitas et al. Impact of obesity on oral health: a literature review. RFO UPF [online]. 2013, vol.18, n.2, pp. 211-216. ISSN 1413-4012.

Prevalence and incidence rates regarding obesity have become alarming in both adults and children. The excessive fat buildup in the body may lead to health problems of individuals. Objective: this study aims to present a literature review on the interaction between obesity and oral health from a study ordered in journals of national and international circulation. Materials and method: five hundred and fourteen (514) studies were found, among which 18 were selected based on the following criteria: time of publication, proper subject to the proposal of this work, clear, objective and consistent ideas for the title of the study. Results: the selected studies have shown associations between periodontal disease and obesity. There were differences regarding the work that linked obesity to dental caries, but those were the minority. Conclusion: it is concluded that obese patients require oral health care, especially concerning prevention of periodontal disease and dental caries.

Keywords : Oral health.; Obesity.; Periodontitis.; Dental caries..