Risk Factors for Dental Erosion After Bariatric Surgery: A Patient Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatment of obesity by bariatric surgery has increased in recent years. Reported side effects that may predispose to dental erosion include reflux, vomiting, and an increased frequency of intake of food and drink.

Objective

The aim was to investigate long-term dietary behaviour and experiences related to symptoms of dental erosion at least 5 years after bariatric surgery.

Methods

An online questionnaire study was conducted amongst 250 patients who had undergone bariatric surgery at King Saud Medical City in Saudi Arabia 5 years ago or more. It comprised 36 questions on demographic data, dietary habits, general health, dental health, and oral symptoms. The data were analysed using Chi-square and sign tests (significance level P < .05).

Results

A si

SUBMITTER: Alsuhaibani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9381372 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature