TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Impact of Obesity and Demographic Factors on Periapical Lesions, Dental Caries, and Oral Health in Adults
A1  - Kan Wu
A1  - Wei Yin
A1  - Xinhua Liang
A1  - Zheng Yang
JF  - Turkish journal of Public Health Dentistry
JO  - tjphd
SN  - 0000-0000
Y1  - 2022
VL  - 2
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.51847/MzsbLBIXDE
SP  - 13
EP  - 22
N2  - The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than two billion people worldwide are classified as overweight or obese, with numbers steadily increasing, including in Saudi Arabia, where it has become a significant public health concern. This growing problem places a financial strain on 16.5% of Saudis, especially those without insurance, as they allocate more than 10% of their income to costly dental procedures such as endodontic treatments or root-filled teeth (RFT). These procedures may be associated with the increasing prevalence of obesity and chronic periapical lesions, which affect the hard and soft tissues surrounding teeth and lead to bone loss, microbial activity, and release of toxins into the pulp, which can be observed through radiographic images. A cross-sectional observational study conducted at a dental school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, examined the relationship between obesity, RFTs, and periapical lesions, as well as other demographic factors such as age, gender, educational background, and waist circumference. The study collected data from 317 patients attending the endodontics department and performed quantitative and statistical analyses using the IBM SPSS 24 software package. The findings showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between obesity, waist circumference, age, and male gender with the presence of root-filled teeth and periapical lesions, while no significant correlation was found with educational levels. Based on the results, the researchers suggested that public health policymakers should implement taxes on sugary foods and soft drinks and increase healthcare insurance premiums for individuals classified as obese.
UR  - https://tjphd.com/article/the-impact-of-obesity-and-demographic-factors-on-periapical-lesions-dental-caries-and-oral-health-etsb4tqhmcuv7ni
ER  -