Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Dental Health Status
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a silent epidemic disease which affects large number of people around the world and is directly related to the dental health status of the patients. Objective: This study was conducted to compare between dental health status (dental caries, periodontal disease and oral hygiene) of diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Methods: The present study was carried out on 98 participants [49 diabetic individuals (30 types I and 19 type II) and 49 controls]. The dental health status of the participants was recorded using DMFS, Russell and Plaque Indexes. Results: The results showed no statistically significant differences in DMFS, Periodontal and plaque scores as regards diabetic and non diabetic groups, type I and type II subgroups. There were statistically significant high levels of self care measures in cases group compared to control group. Conclusion: Diabetic patients who are well controlled and maintain good oral hygiene have good oral health status similar to normal patients.
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Abdulaziz Gul
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