Abstract
Periodontitis is a disease affecting tissue surrounding the tooth structure. Systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus can have an impact on the severity of periodontitis. Diabetes is a chronic disease that develops either when there is insufficient insulin secretion by the pancreas or when the body fails to utilize the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood. A rise in blood glucose levels can lead to manifestations in the oral cavity in the form of inflammation of the gingival tissue, attachment loss and alveolar bone deterioration. There is substantial evidence that diabetes is a risk factor for gingivitis and periodontitis, and the level of glycaemic control appears to be a significant determinant in this relationship. Keywords: Periodontitis, diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia
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