Genetics may amplify negative impact of obesity on periodontal disease progression

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Studies have indicated that individuals with a high body mass index are more prone to developing periodontal disease than other people are. Being overweight or obese might also negatively affect one’s response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy. In line with these findings, a recently published study has suggested that overweight or obese patients, particularly men, carrying a… Read More Here

 

Genetics may amplify negative impact of obesity on periodontal disease progression