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Dental Caries and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

P. Anand, G. Ranjith Babu, Sruthy Velangupara, N. Nruthya, Sabu Augustine and P. Vamsavardhana Reddy
Page: 219-223 | Received 19 Jul 2024, Published online: 15 Sep 2024

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Abstract

The relationship between glycemic control and dental caries in patients with type 2 diabetes remains a critical area of investigation, given the potential implications for overall health. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and degree of severity of dental caries in type 2 diabetes patients based on their glycemic control levels. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 100 patients with type 2 diabetes. Patient demographics, glycemic control (measured by HbA1c levels) and the presence and severity of dental caries (assessed using the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth [DMFT] index) were recorded. Patients were divided into two distinct groups depending on their overall HbA1c levels: good glycemic control (HbA1c<7.0%) and poor glycemic control (HbA1c>7.0%). Statistical analysis was performed using chi‐square tests and odds ratio calculations to evaluate the association between glycemic control and dental caries. The study population included 45 males (45%) and 55 females (55%), with a mean age of 56.8±8.7 years. Dental caries were present in 62 patients (62%). A significant association was found between poor glycemic control and a higher prevalence of dental caries (p<0.001), with patients having poor glycemic control showing an odds ratio of 9.28 for developing caries. The mean DMFT score was also higher in patients with poor glycemic control (5.1±1.7) compared to those with good glycemic control (2.3±1.2). Poor glycemic management in type 2 diabetic patients is significantly linked to an increased prevalence and severity of dental caries. Effective glycemic control may minimize the possibility of dental caries in this group of people.

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P. Anand, G. Ranjith Babu, Sruthy Velangupara, N. Nruthya, Sabu Augustine and P. Vamsavardhana Reddy. Dental Caries and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.219.223
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