Bariatric surgery's hidden toll on teeth revealed
NCT ID NCT03516201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the oral health of 61 obese adults, comparing those who had bariatric surgery to those who did not. Researchers measured tooth wear, cavities, and gum disease to understand how surgery might affect the mouth. The goal was to gather information, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dept. of Prev. Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen
Göttingen, 37075, Germany
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