Diabetes mellitus and oral disease

The oral complications of diabetes mellitus are generally considered to be no more than inevitable annoyances and, as such, have been the subject of relatively few scientific and clinical studies. This review highlights both the known correlations between oral disease and diabetes mellitus, such as...

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Published in:Acta diabetologica 2001, Vol.38 (2), p.57-62
Main Authors: PONTE, E, TABAJ, D, MAGLIONE, M, MELATO, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Associated diseases and complications
Biological and medical sciences
Dental Caries - etiology
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes. Impaired glucose tolerance
Endocrine pancreas. Apud cells (diseases)
Endocrinopathies
Glossitis - etiology
Humans
Lichen Planus, Oral - etiology
Medical sciences
Mouth Diseases - etiology
Mouth Mucosa
Periodontal Diseases - etiology
Stomatitis - etiology
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Summary:The oral complications of diabetes mellitus are generally considered to be no more than inevitable annoyances and, as such, have been the subject of relatively few scientific and clinical studies. This review highlights both the known correlations between oral disease and diabetes mellitus, such as those involving supporting tissues and oral mucosa, and those that are still a matter of debate, such as dental caries. In all cases, we carefully analyzed the pathogenesis of the disorder with a view to establishing a possible therapeutic approach, an aspect that currently appears to be overlooked. In view of the fact that the treatment of certain oral conditions, in particular periodontal disease, has been reported to improve metabolic control in diabetic patients, we conclude that diabetes mellitus-related oral diseases deserve adequate recognition and further investigation.
ISSN:0940-5429
1432-5233
DOI:10.1007/s005920170014