Abstract

ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS: A REVIEW

Dr. Md. Naushad Anwer, Dr. Md Asad Iqubal, Dr. Mobeen Khan*, Dr. Hanjala Shafi Rayeen, Dr. Nazish Akhtar and Dr. Sushil Kumar Vardiya

Abstract

Oral cavity is the mirror of whole body. Oral cavity has the great role in the maintenance of general health. Respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, bleeding disorders, hormonal disorders, dermatological disorders, metabolic disorders e.g. Diabetes mellitus have many oral complications. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease. It is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. There are so many chronic complications of diabetes mellitus e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy, oral complications. The common oral complications of diabetes mellitus are oral candidiasis, periodontitis, gingivitis, lichen planus, lichenoid reaction, oral ulcers, dental caries, salivary flow alteration, delayed wound healing etc.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; oral health; oral hygiene; dental caries; periodontal disease.