The Association Between Eating Disorders And Dental Caries: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
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Background: Dental and oral health problems are a possibility for patients with eating disorders (EDs). The relationship between EDs and dental outcomes is still not well-understood, and there are still conflicting findings. Our goal in this review is to identify the link between EDs and dental caries (DCs).
Methods: A systematic search was conducted through PubMed, Web of science (ISI), Scopus, and Embase up to August 20, 2024. The meta-analysis included any observational studies that evaluated any associations between EDs with DC using decayed missing filled teeth (DMFT) index and other tooth decay measures. Meta-analysis was performed to estimate pooled effect size for the risk of DC.
Results: The meta-analysis included eight studies that involved 844 participants after assessing eligibility. EDs increased the risk of DMFT index (DCs) in comparison with people with without EDs (0.27; 95% CI: 0.04-0.51). Although the relationship was not significant, the plaque index and dental problems were greater in individuals with EDs than in healthy individuals (P>0.05).
Conclusions: DCs are more common among patients with EDs, which should be taken into account during patient evaluations and in the clinical and therapeutic decision-making processes by dentists and psychiatrists. The underlying causes of dental problems in patients are addressed by this approach, which facilitates early detection.
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