Abstract:This study compares the oral health, dietary and oral hygiene habits and dental care experience of children with type 1 diabetes (DG) to healthy ones (HG) under six years old. Methods: The children were chosen matched by gender and age in each group. Diabetes status from DG was determined using HbA1c criteria levels: <8.5% (69 mmol/mol) was considered controlled and >8.5% uncontrolled. Guardians were asked about oral hygiene, dietary habits and dental care experience. Oral examination was performed in order to… Show more
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