Evaluation of oral health in different types of diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional retrospective study

Tarım, Bahar Arıcan; Arıcan, Burçin

doi:10.1016/j.pcd.2023.04.002

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“…The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of oral health education and interventions in improving oral health outcomes in T2DM. Periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, are the most common oral complications associated with diabetes [ 1 ]. Additionally, other oral health conditions like xerostomia with burning mouth syndrome, dysgeusia, sialadenosis, fungal infections (e.g., candidiasis), and less frequent lesions like lichenoid reactions have been reported in diabetic individuals [ 13 ].…”

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Effectiveness of Oral Health Education and Interventions in Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Study

2024

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IntroductionDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of oral health education and intervention in improving oral health outcomes in type 2 DM (T2DM) patients. MethodsThe present study was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology between February 2023 and August 2023 at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in Chennai, India. All of the patients in the study had T2DM with oral manifestations. This study enrolled 105 participants, of whom 63 were female and 42 were male. A standard pro forma was given to all the participants, and the findings were recorded. The pro forma comprises different oral manifestations, blood glucose levels, the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, and Russell's periodontal index. The results were then statistically analyzed. ResultsThis study of 105 individuals with T2DM (60% females and 40% males) revealed significant oral health challenges: 33% had periodontitis, 20% had gingivitis, 5% had lichenoid reactions, 23% had xerostomia, 11% had halitosis, and 8% had candidiasis, illustrating diabetes' impact on dental health. Following appropriate, tailor-made treatment for individual patients, such as scaling, root planning, oral hygiene education, pharmacotherapy, and post-intervention, the prevalence of complications notably decreased by 61%. A total of 7% of patients had gingivitis, 11% had periodontitis, 12% had xerostomia, 4% had halitosis, 2% had candidiasis, and 1% had lichenoid reactions, respectively. This highlights the importance of regular oral care positively impacting diabetes patients, with 61% experiencing improved oral health and 39% experiencing no improvement. ConclusionThis study provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of oral health education and interventions in improving oral health outcomes in T2DM patients. This approach offers a promising strategy for managing the oral health complications associated with diabetes and improving this population's overall health and well-being.

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“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels followed by reduced insulin production in peripheral tissues [ 1 ]. An estimated 463 million people worldwide, or 9.3% of the total population, had DM in 2019.…”

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Effectiveness of Oral Health Education and Interventions in Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Study

2024

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Evaluation of oral health in different types of diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional retrospective study

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Effectiveness of Oral Health Education and Interventions in Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Study

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education and Interventions in Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Study

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