Background: A number of studies have evaluated the relationship between obesity and gum disease. It has become clear that genetic and environmental factors and socioeconomic and behavioral influences leading to excess caloric intake decreased physical activity, and metabolic and endocrine abnormalities are likely important factors.Hence; we planned the present study to assess the correlation between obesity and periodontitis. Materials & methods: We planned the present study in the department of periodontology of the dental institute. 100 obese patients and 100 non-obese patients were included in the present study. Calculation of following clinical parameters; Gingival index, Plaque index, Pocket probing depth (PPP), and Level of clinical attachment (LCA).Difference in the levels of clinical periodontal parameters in between obese and non-obese subjects was assessed and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Significantly results were obtained while comparing the clinical periodontal parameters in between obese and non-obese subjects. Conclusion: In comparison to the normal weighed subjects, more sever degree of periodontitis is observed in obese patients.
Key words: Chronic, Obesity, Periodontitis.

Corresponding author: Dr Padam Singh, Reader, Department of Periodontics  and implantology, ITS  Dental college Greater Noida  knowledge park, U.P., India

This article may be cited as: Singh P, Chauhan R, Karuna S, Umang. Evaluation of Association between Obesity and Periodontitis: An Observational Study. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(4):23-25.