Research Article

Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients

Volume: 15 Number: 1 March 15, 2023
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Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients

Abstract

Objective: Obesity is a global, chronic disease that affects both developed and developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of morbid obesity and obesity affect the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and saliva values. Methods: The study included 50 morbidly obese, 50 obese, and 50 control group patients ranging in age from 18 to 68. The DMFT index of the patients was determined by clinical examination. The saliva kit was used to determine saliva values [unstimulated saliva flow rate (USFR), stimulated saliva flow rate (SSFR), saliva viscosity (SV), saliva pH (SpH), and saliva buffering capacity (SBC)]. The patients were surveyed to learn about their oral health habits, nutritional habits, and socioeconomic status. Results: There was no significant difference in the number of decayed teeth, filled teeth, USFR, or SV between the groups (p>0.05). The DMFT index, number of missing teeth, SSFR, SpH, and SBC all showed significant differences between the groups (p<0.05). Significant variables associated with DMFT, according to the multiple linear regression model, are frequency of dental visits (Beta=0.365), age (Beta=0.322), and stimulated saliva flow rate (Beta=-0.256). Conclusions: Obese patients have low saliva rate, low saliva pH, low buffering capacity, high DMFT index and high number of missing teeth.

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Supporting Institution

Research Fund of the Inonu University

Project Number

TDH-2019-1893.

Thanks

The authors very thank Prof. Dr. İbrahim Şahin Inonu University for performing statistical analysis.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 15, 2023

Submission Date

November 23, 2022

Acceptance Date

February 15, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Ayan, G., Dayı, B., Şahin, Ş., & Evren, B. (2023). Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients. Konuralp Medical Journal, 15(1), 91-98. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1206790
AMA
1.Ayan G, Dayı B, Şahin Ş, Evren B. Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2023;15(1):91-98. doi:10.18521/ktd.1206790
Chicago
Ayan, Gizem, Burak Dayı, Şelale Şahin, and Bahri Evren. 2023. “Investigation of DMFT Index and Saliva Values in Morbidly Obese and Obese Patients”. Konuralp Medical Journal 15 (1): 91-98. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1206790.
EndNote
Ayan G, Dayı B, Şahin Ş, Evren B (March 1, 2023) Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients. Konuralp Medical Journal 15 1 91–98.
IEEE
[1]G. Ayan, B. Dayı, Ş. Şahin, and B. Evren, “Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 91–98, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1206790.
ISNAD
Ayan, Gizem - Dayı, Burak - Şahin, Şelale - Evren, Bahri. “Investigation of DMFT Index and Saliva Values in Morbidly Obese and Obese Patients”. Konuralp Medical Journal 15/1 (March 1, 2023): 91-98. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1206790.
JAMA
1.Ayan G, Dayı B, Şahin Ş, Evren B. Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2023;15:91–98.
MLA
Ayan, Gizem, et al. “Investigation of DMFT Index and Saliva Values in Morbidly Obese and Obese Patients”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, Mar. 2023, pp. 91-98, doi:10.18521/ktd.1206790.
Vancouver
1.Gizem Ayan, Burak Dayı, Şelale Şahin, Bahri Evren. Investigation of DMFT index and saliva values in morbidly obese and obese patients. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2023 Mar. 1;15(1):91-8. doi:10.18521/ktd.1206790

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