Authors : Vandana A Pant, Vandana A Pant, Dilip Kumar Maurya, Dilip Kumar Maurya, Meghna Nigam, Meghna Nigam
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijpi.2022.005
Volume : 7
Issue : 1
Year : 2022
Page No : 23-26
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.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus type II, Periodontal abscess, Nonsurgical management