Salivary and gingival crevicular fluid biomarkers of periodontal health and/or obesity among children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the association of salivary and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) biomarkers with periodontal status and obesity in children and adolescents.

Data/sources

A literature search up to July 2023 was conducted through PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest Medical Database, ProQuest SciTech Premium Collection, and the Cochrane Library. Observational studies comparing salivary and GCF biomarkers in children and adolescents with compromised periodontal status and/or obesity were included for data extraction. A meta-analysis was performed to estimate the overall standardised mean difference.

Study selection

Fifteen observational studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. Meta-analysis was only applicable in synthe

SUBMITTER: Deng Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10788453 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature