Effect of dental intervention on improvements in metabolic syndrome patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), caused by the accumulation of visceral fat, is considered a major cause of cardiovascular disease. This randomized controlled trial aimed to clarify the effect of dental intervention, including prosthodontics and/or periodontal treatment, combined with dietary and exercise guidance on MetS.

Methods: In total, 112 patients who met the Japanese waist circumference criteria of MetS were recruited.