The Interrelation Between Obesity and Gingivitis in Adults

Abstract

Background: Fat deposition in excess is known as obesity. It is a risk factor for many systemic diseases including cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases. It is also a risk factor for periodontal disease. This study was undertaken to evaluate association between obesity and gingivitis. Methods: 50 adult subjects participated in this study. Waist circumference (WC) and Body mass index (BMI) was measured. Visceral fat (VF) was measured with Bioelectrical impedance analyzer (BIA). For gingivitis, gingival index (GI) and Plaque index (PI) was measured. Statistical analysis was done using Multinomial logistic regression and Chi-square test. Results: There was significant correlation between BMI and gingivitis (P˂0.05), whereas no relationship was found between gingivitis, visceral fat and waist circumference (P˃0.05). Conclusion: Only relationship was found between BMI and gingivitis. Obese subjects may have a risk of gingivitis.