Association between metabolic syndrome and gingival inflammation in obese children.

K KâM-C RousseauS D TranM HendersonBelinda Farias Nicolau

Published in: International journal of dental hygiene (2017)

MetS was positively associated with GCF TNF-α concentration in obese boys. These results suggest that obese boys with MetS may have a worse gingival health profile compared to their obese counterpart without MetS.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss
type diabetes
obese patients
insulin resistance
healthcare
uric acid
public health
bariatric surgery
rheumatoid arthritis
oxidative stress
young adults
climate change
social media