The role of dentistry in treatment of obesity – Review

Curiosities of Weight Loss Diets of the Last 60 Years

“…Supports and cable are arranged to keep the lower jaw semiclosed and in a rest position, allowing moderate movement that helps the patient to speak clearly but prevents them from chewing solid food, forcing the patient to adhere to a liquid diet, allowing them to lose weight but also leading to a loss of macro-and micronutrients. Curiously, Rodgers et al [113] implemented a weight gain psychological intervention involving the utilization of a nylon cord that was wrapped around the waist of the participant's Jaw wiring, hypothetically due to that no report in the scientific literature has been published, causing aspiration of vomitus due to that patient cannot adequately open their mouth, it can pose serious health risks such as asphyxia, aspirating pneumonia, or even death [116].…”

Is it ethical to immobilize patient’s jaws for weight loss? A deontological perspective

“…[6][7][8][9] Amongst the most significant risks associated with jaw wiring is pulmonary aspiration of vomitus. [10][11] Since the patient's jaw is wired shut, if they vomit, there is a risk that they will not be able to expel the vomit from the mouth. This could lead to asphyxiation or a subsequent aspiration pneumonia, both of which could be life threatening.…”

“…This could lead to asphyxiation or a subsequent aspiration pneumonia, both of which could be life threatening. 10 Although aspiration and asphyxiation are the most challenging risks associated with jaw wiring, the risk of these happening is exceptionally low. 10,12 Patients can be trained to correctly position themselves when vomiting to avoid pulmonary aspiration and can be trained to cut the wires in an emergency.…”

“…10 Although aspiration and asphyxiation are the most challenging risks associated with jaw wiring, the risk of these happening is exceptionally low. 10,12 Patients can be trained to correctly position themselves when vomiting to avoid pulmonary aspiration and can be trained to cut the wires in an emergency. 6,10,13 Other risks associated with intermaxillary fixation relate to the damage of teeth that have been wired, or to the surrounding oral structures.…”

“…10,12 Patients can be trained to correctly position themselves when vomiting to avoid pulmonary aspiration and can be trained to cut the wires in an emergency. 6,10,13 Other risks associated with intermaxillary fixation relate to the damage of teeth that have been wired, or to the surrounding oral structures. 10 Oral hygiene measures are difficult leading to gingival inflammation and later periodontal disease.…”