Bariatric Surgery's hidden toll on teeth revealed

NCT ID NCT03516201

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times

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 see if surgery affects dental health. The goal was to learn more about dental problems in this group, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dept. of Prev. Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen

    Göttingen, 37075, Germany

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