ORAL AND DENTAL COMPLICATIONS IN DIETING DISORDERS

This study investigated the oral status and dental complications in pa tients with both anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Results revealed that p rolonged periods of dietary restraint in anorexic patients did not res ult in changes to bacteria associated in dental caries. Furthermore, p atients did not have lower decay rates or salivary flow but did have m ore acidic saliva. Moreover, both groups of patients revealed changes indicative of gingivitis and gingival recession but not necessarily of periodontitis when compared to control subjects. (C) 1993 by John Wil ey & Sons, Inc.