Assessment Of Periodontal Health In Young Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by an altered metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats,
characterised by high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. The present study was conducted to assess periodontal health in young
patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Materials & Methods: 58 patients of type I diabetes (Group I) of both genders and equal number of healthy controls (group II) were
enrolled. Periodontal status was determined based on gingival index (GI) according to Löe and Silness (GI), plaque index, probing
index and clinical attachment level was recorded.
Results: Out of 58 patients, males were 32 and females were 26. Plaque index was 2.3 and 0.9, gingival index was 1.8 and 0.7, probing
depth was 3.8 mm and 1.2 mm and clinical attachment level was 1.2 mm and 0.8 mm in group I and group II respectively. The
difference was significant (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: Young type I diabetes mellitus patients were at risk of periodontal diseases.