Periodontal Health, Salivary Status, and Metabolic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

The glycemic status of the diabetic subjects affects the periodontal probing depths, salivary pH, buffering capacity, and peroxidase activity.

Estimation of gingival crevicular blood glucose level for the screening of diabetes mellitus: A simple yet reliable method

“…The results were consistent with the studies of Beneveniste et al, 17 Ervasti et al, 13 De-Pommereaun et al, 18 Firatli et al, 19 Aren et al 20 and Campus et al 21 who found similar observations. Likewise, on comparison of PPD between the diabetic and nondiabetic groups, a mean depth score obtained for diabetic group was 4.43 AE 0.97 mm and 3.96 AE 0.75 mm for non-diabetic group which was also statistically significant (p < 0.005).…”

Periodontal health status of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

“…On the other hand, glycemic status of the diabetic patients has an impact on periodontal health as well as salivary pH and buffering capacity (6). One of the main reasons of developing caries and periodontal inflammation in diabetic patients might be due to the change in the saliva properties.…”

Diabetes, diet and dental caries

“…Salivary glands act as a filter of blood glucose that would be altered by hormonal or neural regulation [2]. But microvascular damage alters basement membrane in salivary gland, leading to increased leakage of glucose from ductal cells.…”