CLINICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIABETES MELLITUS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Fathima Bareera Rezvi; Dr. Karpagam Krishnamoorthy

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

CLINICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIABETES MELLITUS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Fathima Bareera Rezvi, Dr. Karpagam Krishnamoorthy

Abstract :

 Aim: To clinically evaluate the correlation between Diabetes Mellitus with periodontal disease Objective: To prove that there is a correlation between Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal disease Background: Periodontal diseases are collectively the most common diseases to mankind. Periodontal diseases include gingivitis and periodontitis. It is highly prevalent and has multiple impacts on quality of life. Researches confirm that diabetes is a major factor for periodontitis. Materials and Methods: 38 patients who had either diabetes or periodontitis or both were examined. Patients were asked to fill a questionnaire. The patients’ relevant history was recorded and a thorough oral examination was done. Results: The results pointed out that 72.9% of the diabetic patients had periodontitis. Conclusion: We can conclude that the prevalence and the severity of periodontal disease will be greater if a poor glycemic control is present.