Gingival bleeding and lower number of natural teeth are predictive factors of low muscle strength in obese adults: a cross-sectional study
This study developed and validated a predictive model for low SMS in obese adults in a public healthcare setting, utilizing demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, body composition assessments, clinical parameters, blood biochemical examinations, and oral health parameters. Poor oral health, characterized by gingival bleeding and tooth loss findings, is associated with a higher risk of SMS in obese adults. Multiprofessional integrated care strategies may facilitate the early identification of muscle weakness in this population within public health care settings.
Authors
- Sérgio Henrique Sousa Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7788-5447)
- Gefter Thiago Batista Corrêa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4777-7656)
- Hérika Maria Silveira Ruas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7401-8871)
- Karina Sarno Paes Alves Dias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4840-2335)
- Juciane Fagundes Durães Benitez
- Luciana Mara Barbosa Pereira
- Felipe Oliveira Bittencourt
- Stênio Fernando Pimentel Duarte
- Desirée Sant'Ana Haikal
- Renato Sobral Monteiro Junior
- Alfredo Maurício Batista de Paula
- Virgílio Santana-Júnior
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Minas Gerais (BR)
- National University of the Northeast (AR)
- Life Extension Foundation (US)
- Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2026.1683238
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais