Oxidative balance score and periodontitis: nonlinear dose-response in NHANES 2009-2014 - PubMed
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- #oxidative stress
- #NHANES
- #periodontitis
- Study explores the relationship between Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) and periodontitis using NHANES 2009-2014 data.
- OBS is a composite measure reflecting the balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants from diet and lifestyle.
- A nonlinear relationship was found: OBS below 16 showed no significant effect, but above 16, periodontitis risk dropped significantly (OR=0.14).
- Threshold effect identified at OBS of 16, indicating a critical point for reducing periodontitis risk.
- Findings suggest maintaining an OBS above 16 could significantly lower the risk of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease.