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Temporary intervention: dental splinting and the intragastric bubble.
C P Lieber1, U L Seinige, D M Sataloff
1Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Temporary weight loss interventions like dental splinting and intragastric bubbles are ineffective for morbid obesity. Patients quickly regain weight after dental splinting, and the bubble device caused complications.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric medicine
- Obesity interventions
Background:
- Morbid obesity presents a significant public health challenge in the United States.
- There is a critical need for effective, long-term weight management solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term efficacy of temporary interventions for morbid obesity.
- To assess the effectiveness and safety of dental splinting and intragastric bubble devices.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on dental splinting for weight control.
- Analysis of clinical outcomes and complications associated with the Garren-Edwards intragastric bubble.
Main Results:
- Dental splinting leads to temporary weight loss, with rapid weight regain after jaw fixation removal.
- The Garren-Edwards intragastric bubble demonstrated ineffectiveness for sustained weight loss.
- The intragastric bubble device was associated with significant complications.
Conclusions:
- Temporary interventions for morbid obesity, including dental splinting and intragastric bubbles, are not viable long-term solutions.
- Further research into sustainable and safe weight management strategies is warranted.