Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 1

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Rachit Mehrotra.
RachitMehrotra@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Periodontal problems and diabetes are both highly prevalent conditions in our country, and the close association among these two common conditions has been recognised by dental professionals for many years now. Recent studies have identified that diabetes is a major risk factor for periodontal problems. The risk involved is nearly three times as compared to a non-diabetic patient, especially when the glycaemic control is not good. Material and method: A study based analysis was conducted in our department of periodontics for period of 2 months. Our study involved a total of 88 patients, and was selected by a meticulous method of multiple screening. Minimum age for the patient was 20 years and the upper age limit was 62 years. On evaluating the periodontal status of each patient, patients presenting with a pocket of minimum 1.5 mm of depth in at least present in 4 teeth were selected as study samples. A Williams probe was uses to obtain the readings.  Results: Test results for all 88 patients were obtained for HbA1c, which were above 6.8 mg/dl for all. Using Williams probe, 23 patients had a pocket depth ranging from 1.5-2.5mm (male: 18; female: 5). A pocket depth of 2.5-3.5mm was seen in 41 patients (male: 26; female: 16). A pocket depth of 3.5 and above was seen in 24 patients (male: 7; female: 17). A probing depth of 1.5-2.5mm was seen in only 7 patients (male: 5; female: 2). 23 patients had pocket depth of 2.5-3.5mm out of which 18 were male and 5 were female. A pocket depth of 3.5- and above was seen in 13 patients Conclusion: Chances of diabetes increase the risk for periodontal issues and studies suggest that advanced periodontitis also compromises glycaemic control. Periodontal health status assessment is as important aspect in people with diabetes as it is in people not having diabetes.

Keywords: Diabetic. Periodontal Health, hypoglycaemia.