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Comparison of salivary calcium, dental caries, and oral health status among healthy and diabetes mellitus patients: A cross-sectional study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels. Saliva can often be viewed as a reflection of the physiological state of the body. The sixth recognized complication of diabetes mellitus is periodontitis. Diabetes patients also have a higher risk of getting dental caries and gingivitis. This short-term clinical study was performed to assess salivary calcium levels, dental caries, and oral health status in diabetes mellitus patients. Our results showed that there is a statistically significant difference in salivary calcium level, Simplified Oral Hygiene index (OHI S), and the DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled teeth index) among the healthy and diabetes mellitus patients.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research Archive

DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2537

Authors: Sridevi Sivaramakrishnan, Jai Santhosh Manikandan, Sai Krishna, Makesh Raj, Hemalatha

Institution: University of North Texas Health Science Center

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4406026487