Oral MANIFESTATIONS OF DIABETES

Abstract

Periodontal disease, a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, is a group of infections and lesions affecting the tissues that form the attachment apparatus of a tooth or teeth. An individual with uncontrolled diabetes will have an increased risk of infection and abnormal healing time that will compromise the health of the oral cavity. A collaborative team approach between the home care clinician and dental professionals results in accurate patient assessment and education that results in better overall health outcomes.

Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease: Review of the Literature

“…Patients with undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2 are at higher risk for periodontal disease. There are many studies that demonstrate an association between diabetes and an increased susceptibility to oral infections including periodontal disease [30–34]. Periodontitis also progresses more rapidly in poorly controlled diabetics [35], and early age of onset of the disease is seen as a risk factor for more severe diseases [36].…”

Diabetes causes morphological changes in human submandibular gland: a morphometric study

“…Such a close connection between diabetes and oral diseases was explained by the inadequate salivary function in diabetic subjects . Deficiencies in salivary protein content expose mouth and teeth to increased risk of infections . Moreover, the salivary flow reduction can result in clinical dry mouth, which frequently troubles diabetic patients .…”

Dental Management of Diabetic Patients : A Clinical Review

“…Studies showed that there can be a temporary increase in the control of DM when periodontal disease is controlled. Proper oral Revue de la Littérature | Litrature Review hygiene care may arrest periodontal disease if treatment is aimed at daily plaque removal and timely calculus removal [15].…”