Statistical Analysis of the Way Diabetes Mellitus Affects Dental Health in the Governorates of Salah AlDin, Nineveh, and Kirkuk

Abstract

This study aimed at gaining more information on oral manifestations and familiarity with issues that are frequent with diabetes mellitus. Assessed data showed that diabetes mellitus is one of the most widespread chronic conditions characterized by an increased amount of sugar in the blood as a result of which a range of systemic complications affects the oral cavity. Clearly, there are several oral complications linked to diabetes such as xerostomia, periodontal disease, dental caries, gingivitis, increased risk of oral infections, burning mouth syndromes, taste disturbances, and slow healing of wounds. Probably, dental problems in patients with the diabetes mellitus are more than a big problem: they greatly improve their declining quality of life. Chronic oral complications, particularly those resulting from poor control of blood glucose can lessen the efficacy of the treatment, thus it is vital to prevent these complications and treat them properly.