Obesity and periodontal disease
Obesity is characterized by the abnormal or excessive deposition of fat in the adipose tissue. Its consequences go far beyond adverse metabolic effects on health, causing an increase in oxidative stress, which leads not only to endothelial dysfunction but also to negative effects in relation to peri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=2;spage=96;epage=100;aulast=Jagannathachary |