Does periodontal treatment have an effect on clinical and immunological parameters of periodontal disease in obese subjects? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to answer the questions: (i) "Is periodontal treatment effective to improve clinical and immunological conditions in obese subjects?"; (ii) "Do obese subjects present different clinical and immunological response after periodontal therapy when compared to non-obese subjects?"