Periodontal Impact of Eating Disorders (the PERIOED Study)

Periodontal Impact of Eating Disorders (the PERIOED Study)

This study evaluated the periodontal status of patients suffering from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa). The work hypothesis is that eating disorder patients have a higher risk for periodontal diseases than non-eating disorder subjects.

Eating disorders have been associated with poor oral health. However, the relationship between eating disorders and periodontal diseases is less-established. Participants will be periodontally assessed using a full-mouth clinical evaluation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• In and out eating disorder patients
• Subject with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa for at least 5 years
• Subject affiliated to the French social insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject who do not speak French
• Subject who is not able to read and/or understand the information form
• Subject who take anti-inflammatory medications or antibiotics at dental examination
• Subject who has received any dental treatment that could interfere with the periodontal status 3 month before the clinical examination (scaling and root planning, orthodontic treatment ongoing)
• Subject who has less than 10 teeth