A cross-sectional study on the relationship between visceral adiposity index and periodontitis in different age groups.

ABSTRACT: Obesity and periodontitis are significantly related, and the visceral adiposity index (VAI) is an important indicator of obesity. This study aimed to investigate the association between VAI and periodontitis. The study included participants from the 2009-2014 cycle of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who received a complete periodontal exam and VAI record. Periodontitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-American Academy of Periodontology periodontitis case definitions, is categorized into the following: no periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, mild periodontitis, and severe periodontitis. Hierarchical analysis, multivariable logistic regression, and restricted cubic spline regression were conducted to investigate the relationship between peri

SUBMITTER: Yang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10086006 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature