Oral health status and self- assessment of oral health risk factors among South Indian diabetic patients
Conclusion: In the present study, though gingivitis was seen in higher percentage (82%), the presence of periodontal disease was relatively low (68.3%). It can be concluded that diabetic subjects may have poor oral health.
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Authors: Mukkavilli Madhuri Suhas Kulkarni Dolar Doshi Srikanth Reddy Srilatha Adepu Sahithi Reddy Source Type: research
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