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September 5, 2025BMC Oral HealthOpen Access

Periodontal health, xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life in controlled vs. uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

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AKAbhay KolteRKRajashri A. KolteTMTushar G Mohata

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Overview

Observational analysis found poorer periodontal health and xerostomia in uncontrolled diabetes, suggesting implications for treatment.

Key Points

  • Xerostomia severity and periodontal health significantly worsened in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
  • Controlled type 2 diabetes patients had mean HbA1C values of 6.97 compared to 9.78 in uncontrolled patients.
  • Assessment included clinical attachment level, probing depth, and bleeding on probing in 80 diabetes patients.
  • Poor glycaemic control may require early intervention to enhance oral and systemic health in diabetic patients.

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Kolte et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c238d2b210217d64779756https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06805-6
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