Periodontal Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Its Relationship with Dry Mouth Condition
10.21315/aos2019.14.2.380
- Author:
Norsila Abdul Wahab
1
Author Information
1. School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Izni Iwani Majid; Haslina Taib
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
mouth dryness;
periodontitis;
xerostomia
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2019;14(2):77-86
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of chronic periodontitis (CP) and the
relationship between periodontal status and dry mouth condition in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). A cross-sectional study was conducted on 66 controlled T2DM patients, determined
by HbA1c level ≤ 9%. Plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), periodontal pocket depth (PPD), and
clinical attachment loss (CAL) were recorded. Subjects were given questionnaire for self-evaluation
of dry mouth followed by collection of saliva. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22.0. Results
showed that the prevalence of CP was 93.9% with severity ranging from mild (41.9%), moderate
(30.6%), to severe (27.5%). Most subjects (74.2%) had normal stimulated salivary flow rate although
15.9% reported having less saliva. There was no significant association between periodontal parameters
and salivary flow rate. In conclusion, T2DM patients exhibited high prevalence of CP despite having
controlled glycaemic status. Dry mouth condition was not a common symptom and was also not
associated with periodontitis. To ensure appropriate management of diabetics, collaboration between
medical colleagues and dental practitioners is important to control progression of periodontal disease.
- Full text:2.2019my01751.pdf
