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September 16, 2025Dentistry JournalOpen Access

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Behaviours and Oral Manifestations in a Paediatric Population with Type I Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

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PJPatrícia JoãoACAna CoelhoSMSónia Mendes

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Overview

Comparative analysis of oral health-related quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes versus without, highlighting different influencing factors.

Key Points

  • Children with type 1 diabetes reported significantly more xerostomia, suggesting oral dryness as a common oral manifestation.
  • Analysis included 235 participants, revealing similar overall oral health-related quality of life scores across both groups.
  • Cross-sectional study utilized an online questionnaire focusing on oral health behaviours and dental symptoms in children.
  • Findings emphasize the need for tailored oral health strategies to accommodate the unique challenges faced by children with diabetes.

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João et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42336713b0b5dfea6b995https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13090425
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