Prevalence Of Periodontal Diseases In Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Patients- A Clinical Study.

Abstract

Background: The sixth long-term complication of diabetes is periodontitis. The link between periodontal and systemic health is a two-way street. Patients with diabetes are at a greater risk for developing infections, and these infections can impair these patients' metabolic control. Patients with both diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease present the challenge of managing two chronic diseases, each of which may impact the other.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in patients with type 2 DM in a single center Mauras College Of Dentistry, Oral Research Institute and Hospital at Arsenal in Mauritian population.Methods: A clinical study was carried out. A total of 2000 patients were included (980 diabetic patients and 1020 nondiabetic patients as controls). Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were dentate aged 40 years and above and with ≥ 6 remaining teeth were studied. The study period was 3 months. Results: Periodontal disease was seen in 49.9% of the subjects when both diabetics and controls were taken into consideration. Periodontal disease is prevalent in all diabetic patients.Conclusion: Mauritian subjects with Diabetes Mellitus had more prevalent periodontitis than healthy Mauritian subjects