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Bariatric dentistry: a review and clinical recommendations

Published:2024-06-02 Issue:6 Volume:51 Page:398-403
ISSN:0305-5000
Container-title:Dental Update
language:en
Short-container-title:Dent Update

Author:

Alasere Yhya¹,Abed Hassan²,Alqarni Ali³,Alshammari Abdullah⁴,Aloufi Abdullah⁵

Affiliation:

1. Teaching Assistant, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

2. Assistant Professor and Consultant of Conscious Sedation and Special Care Dentistry, Department of Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

3. Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, Saudi Arabia

4. Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine, Department of Basic Dental and Medical Science, College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

5. Special Care Dentist, Riyadh Second Cluster, Dental Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Obesity is considered a major medical issue owing to its effects on general health and the different body systems. Obesity also affects oral health and can make it challenging for the dentist to treat the patient in general dental practice. This review covers the definitions, general and dental diseases that bariatric patients may experience, and pain management from the dentist's perspective. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article provides clinical tips for best managing overweight and obese patients.

Publisher

Mark Allen Group

Link

http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.12968/denu.2024.51.6.398

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