Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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Surg Obes Relat Dis · Aug 2018
Meta AnalysisRelationship between bariatric surgery and periodontal status: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The effects of bariatric surgery can reflect in the oral cavity and can cause alterations in oral health. This high prevalence of oral alterations in the pre and post-operative periods has been highlighted in different studies. ⋯ Plaque index can be improved after bariatric surgery. The present systematic review investigated the association between bariatric surgery and periodontal status from cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. A systematic search strategy was developed until May 2017. The results of this systematic review allowed the conclusion that the plaque index can be improved after bariatric surgery.