Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence of undiagnosed hyperglycemia in individuals with periodontitis. Methods: The sample was composed of randomly selected individuals that had signed-up for treatment at the Newton Paiva University dental clinic. The volunteers were divided in two groups, the first composed by individuals without periodontitis (n = 30) and the second by individuals with periodontitis (n = 20). All participants answered a questionnaire about habits and overall health condition. Salivary flow was quantified and periodontal examination evaluated bleeding when probed, probing depth and clinical attachment level. Through laboratory tests, the fasting glucose and the glycated hemoglobin levels were quantified. Results: In the sample studied a higher percentage of individuals with hyperglycemia among those with periodontitis than those without periodontitis was identified. Conclusion: It is suggested, therefore, that the request of laboratory tests to check glucose levels becomes a part of the dental treatment protocol of individuals with periodontitis.
Highlights
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) constitutes of a group of alterations characterized by hyperglycemia, resulting from the deficiency of production and/or resistance to the role of insulin [1]
It is suggested, that the request of laboratory tests to check glucose levels becomes a part of the dental treatment protocol of individuals with periodontitis
The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of hyperglycemia not yet diagnosed in individuals with periodontitis
Summary
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) constitutes of a group of alterations characterized by hyperglycemia, resulting from the deficiency of production and/or resistance to the role of insulin [1]. It represents one of the main public health problems, being the fourth cause of death in Brazil [2]. In Brazil, nearly five million individuals are diabetic, having an expectancy of a 50% increase to that number by 2025 [5]. According to studies made by the Ministry of Health, the total number of individuals with the disease increased 40% between 2006 and 2012 [6]. Nearly 4 million deaths per year are directly related to DM, since it favors the worsening of systemic diseases [7,8]
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