Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Health

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review examines the current literature on the possible two-way interaction between type 1 diabetes mellitus and periodontal health.Recent FindingsThe literature on type 1 diabetes and periodontal disease is rather scarce and mainly involves clinical investigations in children and adolescents. However, recent studies on adult populations with type 1 diabetes suggest that both chronic inflammatory diseases affect each other negatively.SummaryType 1 diabetes is likely to increase the risk of onset and progression of periodontal disease. Further large-scale and controlled studies on adult population are warranted to better clarify the nature as well as possible mechanisms for the relationship between type 1 diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease.
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research