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Can losing weight save your teeth? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04602572

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bergen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 400 obese adults in Norway to see how weight loss from lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery affects their oral health. Researchers will measure gum disease, cavities, and tooth erosion before and after weight loss. The goal is to understand the link between obesity and oral diseases.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could clarify how obesity contributes to gum disease and tooth decay, and show whether weight loss improves oral health.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new drug or cure, and results may not apply to all obese patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries mouth disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight periodontitis tooth erosion, non-bacterial

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENTAL CARIES DENTAL EROSION OBESITY ORAL DISEASES PERIODONTITIS

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