Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: Assessment of Tooth Loss and Edentulism

This study evaluated the oral health knowledge and habits in Brazilian children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). A cross-sectional study was performed between November of 2005 and April of 2006 in a public health university hospital, interviewing 55 diabetic children and 55 non-diabetic control children with a semi-structured questionnaire. As much as 55% of the diabetic children and 35.5% of the non-diabetic children were males with mean age of 11.3 ± 3.7 years and 11.2 ± 3.8 years, respectively. The mean duration of the T1DM was of 4.5 ± 0.8 years. Almost half of the diabetic and non-diabetic children brushed their teeth three times a day. Dental floss was used once a day by 30.9% of diabetics and 18.0% of control subjects. A total of 27% of the diabetics vs. 54.5% of non-diabetics had gingival bleeding. The dentist was aware of the T1DM in 74.5% of the cases. As much as 63.8% of the diabetic subjects had been to the dentist within the previous 12 months. In conclusion, although the diabetic children seemed to have better oral health habits than the control children, there is a need for more information regarding oral hygiene and healthy habits.

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Oral Health in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Česká stomatologie/Praktické zubní lékařství ◽

10.51479/cspzl.2014.014 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 114 (4) ◽

pp. 76-86

Author(s):

M. Novotná ◽

Z. Broukal ◽

J. Dušková

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Oral Health ◽

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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Oral health of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.diabres.2015.03.003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 108 (3) ◽

pp. 369-381 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Ahmad Faisal Ismail ◽

Colman Patrick McGrath ◽

Cynthia K.Y. Yiu

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Oral Health ◽

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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The Influence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on Dental Caries and Salivary Composition

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2018/5780916 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Lulëjeta Ferizi ◽

Fatmir Dragidella ◽

Lidvana Spahiu ◽

Agim Begzati ◽

Vjosa Kotori

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Buffer Capacity ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Control Group

Diabetes mellitus is the most common chronic disease that affects the oral health. The aim of the study is to evaluate the dental caries, salivary flow rate, buffer capacity, and Lactobacilli in saliva in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus compared to the control group.Methods.The sample consisted of 160 children of 10 to 15 years divided into two groups: 80 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 80 children as a control group. Dental caries was assessed using the DMFT index for permanent dentition. Stimulated saliva was collected among all children. Salivary flow rate and buffer capacity were measured, and the colonies ofLactobacillusin saliva were determined. The observed children have answered a number of questions related to their dental visits and parents’ education. The data obtained from each group were compared statistically using the chi-square test and Mann–WhitneyU-test. The significant level was set atp<0.05.Results. DMFT in children with type 1 diabetes was significantly higher than that in the control group (p<0.001). Diabetic children have a low level of stimulated salivary flow rate compared to control children (0.86 ± 0.16 and 1.10 ± 0.14). The buffer capacity showed statistically significant differences between children with type 1 diabetes and control group (p<0.001). Also, children with type 1 diabetes had a higher count and a higher risk ofLactobacilluscompared to the control group (p<0.05andp<0.001).Conclusion. The findings we obtained showed that type 1 diabetes mellitus has an important part in children’s oral health. It appears that children with type 1 diabetes are exposed to a higher risk for caries and oral health than nondiabetic children.

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Clinical and microbial oral health status in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus

International Dental Journal ◽

10.1111/idj.12530 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 70 (2) ◽

pp. 136-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anastasia Babatzia ◽

William Papaioannou ◽

Anastasia Stavropoulou ◽

Nikolaos Pandis ◽

Christina Kanaka‐Gantenbein ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Oral Health Status

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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Juvenile Diabetes) – A Review for the Pediatric Oral Health Provider

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/1053-4625-43.6.10 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (6) ◽

pp. 417-423 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E Bimstein ◽

D Zangen ◽

W Abedrahim ◽

J Katz

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Oral Health ◽

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Juvenile Diabetes ◽

Health Provider ◽

Health Providers ◽

Glucose Levels ◽

Blood Glucose Levels

Objective: To describe the significance of type 1 diabetes mellitus (juvenile diabetes) to the pediatric oral health provider. Relevance: The oral health provider must be aware of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) characteristics, influence of on oral health, each patient pre-operative diabetic management, symptoms and treatment of hypo and hyper-glycemia, and the clinical implications before, during and after treatment of children with T1DM. Study design: A review of the scientific literature about the T1DM influence on dental development, caries prevalence, gingival and periodontal diseases, wound healing, salivary and taste dysfunction, oral infections, and the factors that must be taken in consideration before, during and after oral treatment of children with T1DM is presented. Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of T1DB in children strongly emphasizes the need for oral health providers to be aware of the complicacy of the treatment aimed to obtain and maintain acceptable blood glucose levels in diabetic children, the effect of diabetes on the oral cavity, the possible serious complications due to hypo- or hyper glycemia before, during and after oral treatments, the effect of stress on blood glucose levels, and the special behavioral interaction between the diabetic child, his/her family and the oral health providers.

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