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Oral Health in Bariatric Patients

Oral Health in Bariatric Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03516201
Enrollment
61
Registered
2018-05-04
Start date
2018-06-15
Completion date
2020-02-12
Last updated
2026-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Adiposity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Dental Diseases

Keywords

bariatric surgery, Periodontitis, Caries, erosive tooth wear, Gingivitis, BMI, oral health, obesity

Brief summary

As few is known about the oral health of bariatric patients, this study aimed to analyze the prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear, dental caries and periodontal diseases of obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery in comparison to obese patients without bariatric procedures.

Detailed description

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing since the 1980s. Being associated with several risk factors such as hypertension, hyperinsulinemia and hyperlipidemia, obesity presents an immediate and long-term health risk for diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, osteoarthritis and certain forms of cancer. For the control of obesity several therapy options have been developed: Beside conservative treatments including change of diet and lifestyle, bariatric surgery is considered as a promising option for patients with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2). Allowing impressive weight loss from 40 to 80% and effective reduction of comorbidities, bariatric surgery shows some negative/adverse effects as well, like kidney problems, hyperparathyroidism, anemia and metabolic bone diseases. For oral health, two facts are particularly important to consider: Firstly, chronic regurgitation reaching the oral cavity is an important risk factor for erosive tooth wear which initially appear as smooth silky-shining glazed surfaces. Further progress is often associated with hypersensitivities and aesthetic deficits. Over time, often substantial loss can been observed, provoking hypersensitivities and aesthetic deficits. Secondly, depending on the type of bariatric surgery, pronounced postoperative metabolic and nutritional changes can be observed which also might influence oral health. Aim of this study is to analyze the prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear, dental caries and periodontal diseases of obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery in comparison to obese patients without bariatric procedures.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

University of Göttingen
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age ≥ 18 years * BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 without or after bariatric surgery

Exclusion criteria

* refusal for participation * age \<18 years * BMI \<25 kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Oral health of obese adults without bariatric surgery - attachment loss10-15 Minutesprobing depths (mm) + recessions (mm)
Oral health of obese adults without bariatric surgery - BOP2 MinutesBOP (Bleeding on probing, %) as indicator of inflammation
Oral health of obese adults without bariatric surgery - dental caries2-5 MinutesICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System II, 0-6), presence of restaurations/ crowns (yes/no): calculation of DMFT
Oral health of obese adults without bariatric surgery - erosive tooth wear1-2 MinutesBEWE (Basic erosive wear examination, 0-3)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Oral health of obese adults after bariatric surgery - attachment loss10-15 Minprobing depths (mm) + recessions (mm)
Oral health of obese adults after bariatric surgery - BOP2 MinutesBOP (Bleeding on probing, %) as indicator of inflammation
Oral health of obese adults after bariatric surgery - dental caries2-5 MinutesICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System II, 0-6), presence of restaurations/ crowns (yes/no): calculation of DMFT
Oral health of obese adults after bariatric surgery - erosive tooth wear1-2 MinutesBEWE (Basic erosive wear examination, 0-3)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

STUDY_DIRECTORAnnette Wiegand, Prof. Dr. med. dent.

Dept. of Prev. Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026