The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus
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Authors
Garrison, Jacqueline L.
Issue Date
2012
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
Periodontal disease is a common infection that is characterized by gums
pulling away from the teeth and forming pockets due to bacteria making its way
inside the gums. This leads to alveolar bone and periodontal tissue loss. High blood
glucose levels that result in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin
describes the group of diseases called diabetes mellitus. The relationship between
periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus is well documented.
The most studied association is how diabetes affects periodontitis, but recent
evidence suggests that the relationship is bi-directional. Inflammatory events
induced by periodontitis may play an important role in diabetes advancement, and
insulin resistance most likely facilitates the progression of periodontal disease.
Precise mechanisms of action are not completely understood, but it is known that
poor metabolic control and duration of the hyperglycemic state are risk factors for
ยท periodontal disease and altered host function.
Treating periodontal disease leads to an enhancement in the general health
of persons with diabetes mellitus. Conversely, properly controlled glycemic levels
can prevent the advancement or development of periodontal disease. As of now,
proper oral care is the best treatment for periodontal disease. Continual
maintenance, check ups, and treating the microbiota will have positive effects on
both periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus maintenance.
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iv, 40 p.
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