Journal Article Summary: Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia (which is abnormally increased blood sugar) resulting from the body not being able to produce enough insulin or the cells of the body do not respond to the insulin that is produced. There are three main types of diabetes being Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. I found a journal article regarding Type 2 Diabetes and periodontal disease that I thought was very interesting. The following is the summary of the article.
Article Title: "Periodontal Disease and Oral Hygiene Habits in a Type 2 Diabetic Population."
Summary: Diabetes Mellitus is associated with many complications, one of them being periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is one of the serious oral health problems noticed in patients with Diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for gingivitis and periodontits. There is a higher prevalence of gingival inflammation and periodontal destruction seen in those patients who have poor glycemic control, so it is very important for people with this disease to have their gylcemic levels properly maintained. Studies have shown that diabetics are three times more likely to experience alveolar bone loss compared to non-diabetics.
This article involves a study that was done to investigate the oral health condition in Type 2 Diabetic patients and the correlation with their lifestyle and glycemic control. Data was collected from 87 people who were asked about their date of birth, the year of onset of diabetes, diabetic parameters, drug therapy, and oral hygiene habits. An examination was conducted to evaluate the amount of plaque, calculus, tooth mobility, caries, and gingivitis. It was observed that over 2/3 of the patients had gingivitis, 75% have plaque, and 80% have calculus. It was also noted that only 50% of the patients regularly visited a dental office. During the study, scaling and root planning was completed in a sub-group. Two months later the same oral examination was conducted between the patients who did recieve the scaling and root planning and the patients who did not. These two groups were compared and the group that underwent treatment showed great results with reduction of plaque, calculus, bleeding, and probing depths.
This study showed that not all diabetic patients regularly visit dental offices for treatment. Since being diabetic puts you more at risk for periodontal disease, it is imperative that people with this disease get the help they need.
APA Citation:
Commisso, L., Monami, M., & Mannucci, E. (2011). Periodontal disease and oral hygiene habits in a type 2 diabetic population. International Journal Of Dental Hygiene, 9(1), 68-73.doi:10.1111/j.1601-5037.2009.00439.x
Reflection: I chose this article because Diabetes Mellitus is so common and it is so important
for hygienists to know what to expect when treating a patient with this disease. As a hygienist it is
crucial to teach diabetic patients about their condition and how it puts them more at risk for periodontal disease. Hygienists need to work with their patients so that together they can fight the progression of gingivitis and periodontitis so that the patients get their tissues back to a healthy state.
Additional Information:
www.diabetes.org
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Article Title: "Periodontal Disease and Oral Hygiene Habits in a Type 2 Diabetic Population."
Summary: Diabetes Mellitus is associated with many complications, one of them being periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is one of the serious oral health problems noticed in patients with Diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for gingivitis and periodontits. There is a higher prevalence of gingival inflammation and periodontal destruction seen in those patients who have poor glycemic control, so it is very important for people with this disease to have their gylcemic levels properly maintained. Studies have shown that diabetics are three times more likely to experience alveolar bone loss compared to non-diabetics.
This article involves a study that was done to investigate the oral health condition in Type 2 Diabetic patients and the correlation with their lifestyle and glycemic control. Data was collected from 87 people who were asked about their date of birth, the year of onset of diabetes, diabetic parameters, drug therapy, and oral hygiene habits. An examination was conducted to evaluate the amount of plaque, calculus, tooth mobility, caries, and gingivitis. It was observed that over 2/3 of the patients had gingivitis, 75% have plaque, and 80% have calculus. It was also noted that only 50% of the patients regularly visited a dental office. During the study, scaling and root planning was completed in a sub-group. Two months later the same oral examination was conducted between the patients who did recieve the scaling and root planning and the patients who did not. These two groups were compared and the group that underwent treatment showed great results with reduction of plaque, calculus, bleeding, and probing depths.
This study showed that not all diabetic patients regularly visit dental offices for treatment. Since being diabetic puts you more at risk for periodontal disease, it is imperative that people with this disease get the help they need.
APA Citation:
Commisso, L., Monami, M., & Mannucci, E. (2011). Periodontal disease and oral hygiene habits in a type 2 diabetic population. International Journal Of Dental Hygiene, 9(1), 68-73.doi:10.1111/j.1601-5037.2009.00439.x
Reflection: I chose this article because Diabetes Mellitus is so common and it is so important
for hygienists to know what to expect when treating a patient with this disease. As a hygienist it is
crucial to teach diabetic patients about their condition and how it puts them more at risk for periodontal disease. Hygienists need to work with their patients so that together they can fight the progression of gingivitis and periodontitis so that the patients get their tissues back to a healthy state.
Additional Information:
www.diabetes.org
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov