Authors : G. Sreenivasulu, G. Sreenivasulu, Krishnan Viswanathan, Krishnan Viswanathan, K A Ravivarma Prasad, K A Ravivarma Prasad, Anitha R, Anitha R, Deepthi P, Deepthi P, Kacharla Sowjanya, Kacharla Sowjanya
DOI : 10.18231/j.jdp.2022.016
Volume : 4
Issue : 2
Year : 2022
Page No : 80-84
Background: Periodontitis is often associated with diabetes and might be considered one of the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), both in Type 1 (T1DM) and Type 2 (T2DM). This cross sectional study was designed to evaluate the possible association between clinical periodontal disease status and glycemic levels in diabetes patients (T2DM) among the population of city Hyderabad, INDIA.
Materials and Methods: A total of 200 individuals were examined and out of which 179 were enrolled fulfilling the selection criteria were initially given a health questionnaire to gather information regarding their demographic data, oral hygiene practices. Based on Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels, they were grouped into: Good, Moderately and Poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetic patients. Oral hygiene index-simplified, CPI and clinical attachment level (CAL), Tooth mobility and Tooth loss due to mobility were evaluated.
Results: Nearly Half the individuals have good glycemic control. (47.5% are <121mg>
Conclusion: Patients with high plasma sugar levels were more susceptible for severe periodontal disease. CPI values and mobility of teeth was less in subjects with FPG<126mg>
Keywords: Fasting plasma glucose, Community periodontal index, Oral hygiene status, Periodontitis