Periodontal problems are part of health issues having implications on systemic
health, rather than just general oral health problems. Obesity that is of late
considered a health issue, primarily caused by the changed lifestyles, is related to
periodontitis when studied in terms of the obese individual’s body mass index
(BMI) using parameters such as ratio of waisttohip circumference, fat content in
the body, and consumption of oxygen. Más
