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Review
. 2018 May-Jun;11(3):228-232.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1516. Epub 2018 Jun 1.

Body Mass Index and Dental Caries: A Systematic Review

Sahana Shivakumar  1 , Adit Srivastava  2 , Ganiga C Shivakumar  3
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Review

Body Mass Index and Dental Caries: A Systematic Review

Sahana Shivakumar et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2018 May-Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: This review was undertaken to analyze the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries with the available literature evidence.

Materials and methods: The articles were searched from Medline/PubMed and Journal of Web published between 2005 and 2016.

Results: Out of the 146 references obtained, 16 articles in English language were read in full, which fulfilled the inclusion criteria after assessing by Down and Black criteria.

Conclusion: No consensus was reached in the relationship between BMI and dental caries in the present review due to varied associationsHow to cite this article: Shivakumar S, Srivastava A, Shivakumar GC. Body Mass Index and Dental Caries: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(3):228-232.

Keywords: Association; Body mass index; Cross-sectional study; Dental caries; Review..

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