Peri-implant parameters and C-reactive protein levels among patients with different obesity levels.

Fahim VohraFahad AlkhudhairyAbdulaziz A Al-KheraifZohaib AkramFawad Javed

Published in: Clinical implant dentistry and related research (2017)

Clinical and radiographic peri-implant inflammatory parameters and serum CRP were significantly high in patients with severe form of obesity. Serum CRP levels correlated with peri-implant bleeding in obese patients. These findings are preliminary and long-term controlled trials are recommended to support these outcomes.

Keyphrases

obese patients
bariatric surgery
weight loss
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight gain
high fat diet induced
atrial fibrillation
oxidative stress
early onset
physical activity
body mass index