Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 12, 71-76
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Periodontitis and tooth loss: comparing diabetics with the general population
RC Oliver
and
T Tervonen
University of Oulu, Finland.
People with diabetes may be at increased risk for periodontal disease. This study compared the periodontal health of diabetic and employed adults. While tooth loss and gingival attachment was similar for both groups, diabetics had a greater prevalence and extent of periodontal pockets. Diabetics with poor metabolic control and calculus also had more periodontitis.