Perceived oral health in patients after bariatric surgery using oral health‐related quality of life measures

Karlsson, Linda; Carlsson, Johanna; Jenneborg, Kristina; Kjaeldgaard, M.

doi:10.1002/cre2.134

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“…As a whole, oral problems are likely to infer an impaired OHRQoL [23,45]. A recent study could not verify associations between oral problems and OHRQoL in individuals having undergone bariatric surgery when inquiring a few items from the OHIP [46]. However, in our study using the full OHIP formula, most participants reported some impact on their OHRQoL.…”

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Oral Health–Related Quality of Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery

2019

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Objective The aim was to examine how individuals treated for obesity with gastric bypass (GBP) surgery perceived their oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Method All individuals in one Swedish region who had undergone GBP surgery (n = 1182) were sent a postal questionnaire 2 years after surgery. The questionnaire comprised items on sociodemographics, oral symptoms and the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 to assess the OHRQoL. Results The mean age was 47.6 years with 75% females, response rate 55.3%. The self-perceived oral health was rated low by 45% of the respondents. Gender differences were seen, for instance, regarding hypersensitive teeth (men 18.8%, women 30.8%, p = 0.003). Nine out of ten reported at least one oral impact experienced sometimes, fairly or very often, according to the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49). The mean additive OHIP-49 score was 30.3 (SD 36.1). The associations between selfreported oral health and OHRQoL were consistent throughout. Tooth hypersensitivity generated an OR of 2.28 (95% CI 2.28-8.46) of having ≥ 2 impacts on OHRQoL. Conclusion A large proportion of individuals having undergone GBP surgery reported problems with their oral health and impacts on their OHRQoL, indicating a need for medical and dental staff-surgeons and general practitioners as well as other health professionals-to offer oral health promotion and prevention measures.

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Oral Health–Related Quality of Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery

2019

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“…To acquire a more objective finding, patient-reported outcomes should be recorded before and after bariatric surgery to rule out the possibility that people who have this type of surgery are no different from people who do not, in terms of oral health and oral health-related quality of life. Even better, clinical evaluations may support such research to determine their dental health status [31].…”

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Awareness and Attitude of Surgeons regarding Dental Erosion on Patients Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery

Aldowah

2022

International Journal of Dentistry

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Background. The obesity epidemic is considered one of the main challenges for modern medicine. It has been proven that bariatric surgery is more effective than nonsurgical interventions to manage weight-related comorbidities. The general surgeon needs to understand how tooth erosion advances in gastroesophageal reflux in people who have had bariatric surgery. Dental erosion caused due to gastric reflux begins with the enamel, which is the tough, protective coating that covers our teeth. While it is tough, it is prone to an extremely acidic environment with a low pH, where it begins to soften and demineralize, gradually wearing away and exposing the more sensitive areas of the tooth. Because of the growing popularity of this subspecialty, general surgeons should develop a basic clinical and surgical understanding of these standard procedures and complications, regardless of their interest in obesity surgery. Aim. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the awareness and attitude of surgeons regarding dental erosion on patients who underwent bariatric surgery. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted on general surgeons from different regions of Saudi Arabia who perform bariatric surgeries. Data collection was done by sending the questionnaire to the general surgeons by different means of social media (WhatsApp, e-mail, Facebook, etc.), and it was also distributed through the Saudi Arabia Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Results. A total of 25 general surgeons responded to the survey. Half of the respondents know what dental erosion is, 52%. Most of them, 72%, are not aware of the relationship between dental erosion and acid reflux or vomiting. They reported that 52% of patients complain of gastroesophageal reflux disorder. Conclusion. The general surgeons had inadequate awareness and attitude regarding dental erosion on bariatric surgery patients. Our findings suggest that a lack of adequate awareness and a negative attitude among general surgeons are grounds for concern and that more should be done to avoid oral health complications.

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“…Bariatric surgery has a significant impact on daily life and also influences oral health–related quality of life. 11 , 16 , 21 , 22 Some disadvantages are reported, although patients report an overall improvement in quality of life. Self‐reported oral health problems such as caries and tooth wear were more common after bariatric surgery, which is in accordance with clinical studies.…”

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confidence: 99%