Periodontal and Salivary Evaluation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Periodontal and Salivary Evaluation of a Sample of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Brazil

Diabetes Mellitus is a risk factor for periodontal disease increasing its prevalence, extension and severity. Periodontal disease is considered the sixth complication of diabetes. There is a global epidemic of diabetes, including an increase of incidence of type 1 diabetes in younger patients. Thus, the aim of this observational study was to evaluate the periodontal and salivary condition of a sample of patients with type 1 diabetes of a brazillian city.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnose of Type 1 diabetes mellitus
• Age between 18 and 35 years old
• Presenting on tooth per quadrant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnose of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Edentulous patients
• Other systemic diseases