Open AccessNon-surgical periodontal therapy in severe chronic periodontitis patients associated with Type II Diabetes mellitus: A case report
Author(s) -
Dilip Kumar Maurya,
Vandana A Pant,
Meghigam
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
ip international journal of periodonotology and implantology/ip international journal of periodontology and implantology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-9836
pISSN - 2457-0087
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijpi.2022.005
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , periodontitis , gingivitis , chronic periodontitis , type 2 diabetes mellitus , insulin resistance , dentistry , endocrinology
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects both adults and children and is caused by insulin insufficiency, insulin resistance, or both. Gingivitis, periodontitis, recurrent periodontal abscess, delayed healing after extraction, etc. are the most common oral symptoms. Early identification and management of diabetes mellitus with simultaneous periodontal therapy can improve the oral complications. Close coordination between the medical and dental teams can benefit the diabetic individuals. The goal of this article was to raise awareness regarding the oral signs and complications of diabetes mellitus.