Abstract

DIABETES MELLITUS & ITS’ RELATION TO ORAL MANIFESTATION – A REVIEW

Khadija Leena, Mafiun Nafisa Huq, Rabeya Ahmed, Abdullah Enam and Abu Ansar Md. Rizwan*

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Abstract

This is a descriptive review of ten research papers chosen by an inhouse editor and prepared for publication after peer review by external reviewers. The goal of this article was to provide more information regarding the oral manifestations and problems of diabetes mellitus. An overview of recent reliable papers concerning diabetes mellitus and its oral manifestations was conducted using Google and PubMed (keywords: "diabetes mellitus," "oral manifestations," and "oral complications"). Xerostomia, tooth caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease, increased susceptibility to oral infections, burning mouth, taste disturbance, and poor wound healing are all major oral problems in diabetic individuals. There is evidence that chronic oral problems in these individuals have a poor impact on blood glucose control. Hence, oral complications prevention and care are critical.

Keywords: Diabetes, diabetes mellitus, oral, oral manifestation, relation.