Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Oral Health Care Guidelines for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Review

Prasanna Kumar Rao1 , Dharnappa Poojary2 , Shailesh Kudva3, Ashok Kumar Jeppu 4 , Kavitha Ashok Kuma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus [DM] is a metabolic disorder characterised by relative or obsolete insufficiency of insulinand resultant disturbances of carbohydrate metabolism. People with poorly controlled DM are at greaterrisk for dental problems. They are more likely to affect with oral infections. High and low blood sugar mayalso be able to cause many oral manifestations and some emergency situations in dental office. This articlehighlights on oral manifestations and dental considerations while treating these DM patients.

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