Diabetes and oral health- An overview of clinical cases.
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2015-07
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Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease prevalent worldwide with an
increasing frequency of occurrence. Diabetes produces a wide array
of symptoms throughout the body. It is said that mouth is the mirror
of systemic health. The effects of diabetes are most frequently
reflected in the oral cavity. Gingivitis and periodontitis are most
frequently associated with diabetes. Periodontitis has been reported
as sixth complication of diabetes and they both exhibit a
bidirectional interrelationship.
This article reviews about the oral lesions occurring in
diabetes and their pathogenesis. This article also focuses on the
interrelationship between diabetes and oral health stressing the
need for oral health assessment and treatment as part of preventive
medical therapy for diabetes.
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Diabetes, oral health, gingivitis, periodontitis, taste dysfunction
Citation
Thayumanavan B, Jeyanthikumari T, Abu Dakir, Vani NV. Diabetes and oral health- An overview of clinical cases. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2015 July; 4(2): 901-905.