Erschienen in:
01.12.2022 | Treatment
Oral health in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery
verfasst von:
Alvaro Garcia-Sanchez, Ángel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo, Juan-Francisco Peña-Cardelles, María De-Armas-Conde, Naresh Kewalramani, Esther Ordonez-Fernandez
Erschienen in:
Periodontal and Implant Research
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Ausgabe 1/2022
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Abstract
Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment in morbidly obese patients and those who cannot lose weight employing traditional methods. However, it is associated with risk factors affecting oral health. Based on a review of the literature of the last 12 years, this study presents a summary of the oral complications after bariatric surgery and recommendations to effectively manage them. Patients after bariatric surgery are at higher risk of presenting dental caries, tooth wear and periodontal breakdown. A multi-disciplinary approach is necessary to perform a correct diagnosis of the oral status before surgery and develop subsequent prevention measures to minimize the oral complications after the procedure.