Association between arterial hypertension and periodontal status in morbidly obese patients who are candidates for bariatric surgery

ConclusionMorbid obesity and arterial hypertension are associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, morbidly obese patients with hypertension have a higher prevalence of periodontitis and greater severity of periodontal disease than those without hypertension.

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Source: International Dental Journal - October 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gerson Aparecido Foratori ‐Junior, Leonardo Silva Máscoli, Carolina Cordeiro Marchese, Eliel Soares Orenha, Silvia Helena de Carvalho Sales‐Peres Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research