The Correlation Between Obesity and the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT/dmft) Index

Abstract

Obesity is a chronic disease that significantly increases the rates of morbidity and mortality induced by the imbalance between energy intake into the body and spent energy. The prevalence of obesity rapidly increases in Turkey, as in the world. Obesity is associated with a number of diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancers, and its comorbidities significantly decrease with moderate weight loss. Obesity also causes oral and dental diseases such as decay, xerostomia, periodontitis, tooth loss, dentin tenderness and dental erosion. Dentists should motivate individuals with obesity by informing them about oral and dental health considering the effects of obesity on oral and dental health. This review article aimed to assess the correlation between obesity and the DMFT/dmft index based on the literature.