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Popat H, Dinnage J. Improving cross-cultural awareness. A review of Australian indigenous health for UK dentists. Br Dent J 2006; 201:37-42. [PMID: 16829886 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4813773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2005] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to give an insight into the unique health issues faced by the indigenous population of Australia and their direct relationship to oral health, to help overseas dentists wishing to work in Australia to treat these groups of patients successfully and effectively. This applies equally to indigenous Australians living in remote Australia as well as to those living in general suburbia. DATA SOURCES A Medline search was carried out for any articles in dental and medical journals pertaining to Australian indigenous health and Australian oral health. DATA SELECTION Wherever possible, articles cited were obtained in full and where this was not possible, abstracts were obtained. Where no abstract was available, the article was not considered for evaluation. DATA EXTRACTION Articles were reviewed by a single observer and were subject to meeting inclusion criteria indicated in the review. DATA SYNTHESIS Articles were divided into historical, diet, oral health and general health categories. Subjective descriptions were then made. CONCLUSIONS The adoption of a 'westernised' diet by the Australian indigenous community has placed them as a high risk population for dental caries and periodontal disease. They also show some of the highest rates in the world for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) and Rheumatic Fever. The UK dentist should be aware of these health issues and their relationship to indigenous oral health before embarking on work within Australia.
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- H Popat
- Department of Orthodontics, University Dental Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY.
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Kinane DF, Peterson M, Stathopoulou PG. Environmental and other modifying factors of the periodontal diseases. Periodontol 2000 2006; 40:107-19. [PMID: 16398688 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0757.2005.00136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Denis F Kinane
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Kentucky, USA
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Bhide VM, Tenenbaum HC, Goldberg MB. Characterization of Patients Presenting for Treatment to a University Refractory Periodontal Diseases Unit: Three Case Reports. J Periodontol 2006; 77:316-22. [PMID: 16460260 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2006.050108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Of the many forms of periodontal disease, refractory periodontal diseases are the least characterized. They are defined as the continued degeneration of the periodontium despite adequate management. This has led to the suggestion that there may be a systemic component that is a contributing factor to the development of this condition. The objectives of this report were to follow the progression of clinical changes associated with periodontal disease over a number of years in this unique population and review various hematologic and microbiologic factors that may be contributing to the disease progression. METHODS Three subjects were profiled. They were referred to the Refractory Periodontal Disease Unit at the University of Toronto by periodontists or general practitioners in the Southern Ontario region. Complete medical and dental histories were obtained along with baseline clinical measurements. Periodontal examinations were facilitated with the use of a computer-assisted periodontal probe. A microbiologic analysis using immunofluorescence techniques was able to detect Prevotella intermedia, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and spirochetes. A hematologic analysis, including a complete blood count (CBC), immune profile, and glycosylated hemoglobin assay, was also performed. RESULTS The clinical presentation revealed that patients receiving adequate maintenance therapy and with good to excellent oral hygiene demonstrated sites with continual loss of attachment. Few periodontal pathogens were detected. However, the most significant finding appeared to be the report elevated levels of CD8+ cells within this group of patients compared to normal laboratory ranges. CONCLUSIONS This report is an attempt at characterizing a unique population within the periodontal realm. The long-term monitoring of these patients allowed for an assessment of factors that may be involved in the continued decline of the periodontal health of these patients. Based on the immune profile, it is possible that a hyperresponsive state may be the primary feature of this population. Future assessments, including full-mouth interleukin (IL)-1 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8 levels, may assist in characterizing this population further, with the goal of producing markers that will assist clinicians in predicting treatment outcome.
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- Vinay M Bhide
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Kaya F, Çağlayan F, Dag A, Kaya H, Kaya C. The Investigation of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Prosthoglandin E2 Level of the Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Periodontitis. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2006.10817363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Kaya F, Çağlayan F, Dag A, Kaya C, Doğru A. The Investigation of the Gingival Crevicular Fluid Prostaglandin E 2Level of the Pregnant Individuals with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Peridontitis. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2006.10817396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Ozsoy N, Gül N. Characterization of the ultrastructure of gingival mast cells in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2005; 23:333-7. [PMID: 15515114 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The morphological changes of gingival mast cells of alloxan-induced diabetic rats were studied by electron microscopy. The following observations were made. The cell nucleus and cytoplasm degenerated. The electron density of the granules in the cell cytoplasm clearly decreased. Some granules had dense irregular threads and the granules were surrounded by a thin vacuole. A ghost vacuole formed in some mast cells and disorganized materials accumulated in the cytoplasm. The mast cell nuclei were generally irregular and degenerating mast cells had pyknotic nuclei. General destruction of the cell membrane and granule shedding in some samples was noted and mitochondria with atypical cristae in the cytoplasm of the mast cells were seen. We conclude that the characteristics of the ultrastructure of gingival mast cells in diabetics are distinctive and should be used as criteria for pathogenesis of gingival inflammation.
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- Nesrin Ozsoy
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Tandoğan, Ankara, Turkey.
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AIMS To assess the potential impact of the control of subject-based modifiable risk factors on periodontitis. BACKGROUND Cross-sectional and longitudinal data from epidemiological research indicate that risk factors can be identified and, if modified, may improve both periodontal conditions and the outcome of treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS A search was conducted to identify factors involved in the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. The factors identified were separated into modifiable and non-modifiable, and control of the subject-based modifiable risk factors were further analyzed. RESULTS The analysis was limited to the influence of the control of the remaining modifiable subject-based risk factors. It was observed that most of the subject related risk factors were hitherto not validated in controlled intervention studies. Therefore, the evidence for the efficacy of risk factor control had to be based on results from cohort studies. While the control of most of the modifiable risk factors for periodontitis was not tested, some evidence suggested that smoking cessation may retard the progression of periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS Although only limited evidence was available, it appeared reasonable to suggest that second to the removal of the bacterial biofilm, smoking cessation was the most important measure in the management of periodontitis.
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- Christoph A Ramseier
- Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078, USA.
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The ultimate goal of periodontal disease prevention is to maintain the dentition over a lifetime in a state of health, comfort, and function in an aesthetically pleasing presentation. This article focuses on primary and secondary periodontal disease prevention as they relate to gingivitis and periodontitis. Risk assessment, mechanical plaque control, chemical plaque control, current clinical recommendations for optimal prevention, and future preventive strategies are discussed.
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- Andrew R Dentino
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA.
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Bailey R, Gueldner S, Ledikwe J, Smiciklas-Wright H. The Oral Health of Older Adults: An Interdisciplinary Mandate. J Gerontol Nurs 2005; 31:11-7. [PMID: 16047955 DOI: 10.3928/0098-9134-20050701-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Regan Bailey
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Salvi GE, Kandylaki M, Troendle A, Persson GR, Lang NP. Experimental gingivitis in type 1 diabetics: a controlled clinical and microbiological study. J Clin Periodontol 2005; 32:310-6. [PMID: 15766376 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2005.00682.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To monitor clinical and microbiological changes during experimental gingivitis in type 1 diabetics and non-diabetics. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine type 1 diabetics with good/moderate metabolic control and nine age-gender matched non-diabetics were recruited. Probing pocket depths in all subjects did not exceed 4 mm and none were affected by attachment loss. According to the original model, an experimental 3-week plaque accumulation resulting in experimental gingivitis development and a subsequent 2-week period of optimal plaque control were staged. Subgingival plaque samples were collected at days 0, 21 and 35 from one site per quadrant, pooled and analysed using checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization. RESULTS Diabetics (mean age 25.6+/-5.8 standard deviation (SD), range 16-35 years) had a mean HbA1c level of 8.1+/-0.7% (SD), while non-diabetics (mean age 24.8+/-5.7 (SD), range 15-36 years) were metabolically controlled (HbA1c< or =6.5%). Between Days 0, 21 and 35, no statistically significant differences in mean plaque and gingival index scores were observed between diabetics and non-diabetics. At days 7 and 21, however, diabetics showed statistically significantly higher percentages of sites with gingival index scores > or =2 compared with non-diabetics. Mean DNA probe counts of the red and orange complex species increased significantly (p<0.05) between days 0 and 21 and decreased significantly (p<0.05) between days 21 and 35 in both groups. CONCLUSION Both diabetics and non-diabetics react to experimental plaque accumulation with gingival inflammation. Type 1 diabetics, however, develop an earlier and higher inflammatory response to a comparable bacterial challenge.
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- Giovanni E Salvi
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland.
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Molloy J, Wolff LF, Lopez-Guzman A, Hodges JS. The association of periodontal disease parameters with systemic medical conditions and tobacco use. J Clin Periodontol 2004; 31:625-32. [PMID: 15257739 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2004.00539.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine if an association existed between periodontal disease and various systemic medical conditions and tobacco use. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study design was a case-controlled, retrospective chart review. Patient charts (n=2006) were selected from more than 13,000 active patients attending the University of Minnesota dental clinics. These charts were examined to determine patient's self-reported systemic condition and smoking history. In addition, the number of missing teeth and bone loss were recorded. Two examiners collected the data. One examiner abstracted patient's medical history from the standard clinic medical questionnaire. The second examiner assessed the radiographs and dental charts to determine bone loss and number of missing teeth. Each examiner was blind to the findings of the other. RESULTS After adjusting for age, sex, diabetes and smoking (yes/no) status, seven conditions were significantly (p=0.0003-0.04) related to bone loss or number of missing teeth (vascular disease, heart surgery, vascular surgery, heart attack, thyroid problems, arthritis, stomach ulcers). From these conditions, thyroid problems and arthritis had a negative association with bone loss. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the results from previous investigators that a number of systemic conditions and smoking are closely associated with missing teeth or bone loss.
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- John Molloy
- School of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Sinem E Sahingur
- Department of Oral Biology, and Periodontics & Endodontics, Schoolof Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Güneri P, Unlü F, Yeşilbek B, Bayraktar F, Kokuludağ A, Hekimgil M, Boyacioğlu H. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Gingival Tissues and Crevicular Fluids of Diabetic and Healthy Periodontal Patients. J Periodontol 2004; 75:91-7. [PMID: 15025220 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2004.75.1.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal disease is one of the major oral problems encountered in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Vascular changes, neutrophil dysfunction, altered collagen synthesis, and genetic predisposition observed in DM may contribute to periodontitis; and the vascular alterations observed in such patients may depend on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) actions. Few reports are available about the mechanism of neovascularization and the angiogenic factors that contribute to the periodontal pathology and the role of VEGF in periodontal diseases. The aim of this study is to compare VEGF expression in healthy and periodontally diseased tissues with gingival crevice fluid (GCF) of healthy persons and diabetic patients. METHODS Gingival tissue and GCF samples were collected from sites of periodontitis in 10 healthy subjects and in 10 type 2 diabetic patients, and from the sites of healthy gingiva within the same groups. Therefore, each patient became his/her own control. Additionally, 10 people without any systemic or periodontal diseases were enrolled, forming a negative control group. Thus, a total of 50 tissue and 50 GCF samples were provided. RESULTS No VEGF staining was observed in the negative control group or in the systemically healthy people's healthy tissue samples, whereas four samples of diabetic patients showed positive staining (P < 0.05). However, VEGF was revealed in two tissue samples of periodontal sites of systemically healthy people and in six samples of the diabetic patients (P > 0.05). In all test groups, GCF VEGF levels were higher in periodontal sites (P < 0.05) than in healthy sites. CONCLUSION The results of this study showed that VEGF is increased in all periodontal tissues of both groups and in the healthy sites of diabetic patients. Additionally, GCF VEGF values increased in periodontal sites of all test groups.
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- Pelin Güneri
- Department of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, Ege University School of Dentistry, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Takami Y, Nakagaki H, Morita I, Tsuboi S, Takami S, Suzuki N, Niwa H, Ogura Y. Blood Test Values and Community Periodontal Index Scores in Medical Checkup Recipients. J Periodontol 2003; 74:1778-84. [PMID: 14974819 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2003.74.12.1778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND We examined the blood test values of people who received general medical checkups and their Community Periodontal Index (CPI) score. METHODS A total of 7,452 persons (5,742 males and 1,710 females), who had general medical and dental checkups, were the subjects of the study. Many were people who worked for companies in and around Nagoya and their family members, ranging in age from 16 to 80 years. The blood test in our study consisted of 37 items used in general blood tests. Partial-mouth recordings were used to measure CPI scores. The highest CPI score for each subject was used for analysis. Odds ratios and confidence interval values were obtained using the Mantel-Haenszel method to analyze the results. RESULTS CPI scores of 3 and 4 were related to the test values of high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol, serum iron, white blood cell count, fasting blood sugar, glycosylated hemoglobin A1, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c, and C-reactive protein. CONCLUSION Blood test values tended to show correlations with CPI scores, more clearly seen in males than in females.
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- Yuko Takami
- Department of Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, Aichi-Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan.
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Aren G, Sepet E, Ozdemir D, Dinççağ N, Güvener B, Firatli E. Periodontal Health, Salivary Status, and Metabolic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. J Periodontol 2003; 74:1789-95. [PMID: 14974821 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2003.74.12.1789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine whether detectable periodontal destruction and alterations in the salivary status were present with duration of diabetes in children with type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 DM) as compared to healthy controls. METHODS Sixteen newly diagnosed children with DM (group 1), 16 children with type 1 DM of long duration (group 2), and 16 healthy children (group 3) participated in the study. Periodontal health was assessed by plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, and periodontal probing depths. The flow rate, pH, buffering capacity, and peroxidase activities of stimulated saliva were determined. The data were analyzed by Kruskall-Wallis, Student t test, and Pearson's correlation analysis. RESULTS The mean values for fasting blood glucose levels for the diabetic groups were significantly higher than for the controls. The mean values for salivary buffering capacities and salivary pH from the diabetic groups were significantly lower than for the controls. The plaque index values for the diabetic groups were significantly higher than for the controls. The mean gingival index value for group 1 was significantly lower than for group 2. The mean periodontal probing depths for group 1 were similar to those of the non-DM controls, but the mean periodontal probing depths for group 2 were significantly greater than for both the non-DM controls and group 1. Group 1 had significantly greater bleeding on probing scores than did the other groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The glycemic status of the diabetic subjects affects the periodontal probing depths, salivary pH, buffering capacity, and peroxidase activity.
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- Gamze Aren
- Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Istanbul, Turkey
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Maupomé G, Gullion CM, White BA, Wyatt CCL, Williams PM. Oral disorders and chronic systemic diseases in very old adults living in institutions. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2003; 23:199-208. [PMID: 15085956 DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2003.tb00313.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study evaluated whether oral disorders were associated with chronic systemic diseases in 532 Canadian adults who are old and very old and living in institutions. A brief oral examination documented tooth retention, caries, and periodontal and gingival health. Medical records provided information about chronic systemic conditions. A history of stroke was associated with a higher experience of caries, a higher ratio of decayed-to-present teeth, and more gingival and periodontal problems. Participants with high blood pressure, osteoporosis, or diabetes were more likely to be edentulous or to have fewer teeth than participants who did not have these conditions. Participants who had arthritis retained more teeth with age. Participants who had more diseases also tended to have poorer gingival or periodontal conditions, fewer teeth, and higher risk of edentulousness. The associations between systemic diseases and more severe oral disorders may be direct or may be mediated by underlying factors such as health behaviors.
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- Gerardo Maupomé
- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, OR 97227 USA.
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Mealey BL, Moritz AJ. Hormonal influences: effects of diabetes mellitus and endogenous female sex steroid hormones on the periodontium. Periodontol 2000 2003; 32:59-81. [PMID: 12756034 DOI: 10.1046/j.0906-6713.2002.03206.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Brian L Mealey
- Chairman, Department of Periodontics and Program Director, US Air Force Periodontics Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Ebersole JL. Humoral immune responses in gingival crevice fluid: local and systemic implications. Periodontol 2000 2003; 31:135-66. [PMID: 12657000 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0757.2003.03109.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Tomita NE, Chinellato LEM, Franco LJ, Iunes M, Freitas JADS, Lopes ES. Condições de saúde bucal e diabetes mellitus na população nipo-brasileira de Bauru-SP. J Appl Oral Sci 2003; 11:15-20. [DOI: 10.1590/s1678-77572003000100004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Este estudo transversal foi delineado para estimar a prevalência de diabetes mellitus, intolerância à glicose e condições de saúde bucal na população de origem japonesa, na faixa de 40 a 79 anos de idade, residente no município de Bauru-Brasil. Todos os indivíduos da primeira geração (isseis) e uma amostra casualizada de um terço da segunda geração (niseis) foram submetidos a entrevista domiciliar, totalizando 530 indivíduos. O exame clínico e teste oral de tolerância à glicose, e exame das condições de saúde bucal, foram realizados no Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Crânio-Faciais - USP. Os dados foram processados através do programa Epi-Info, sendo que 22,9% apresentaram ocorrência de diabetes mellitus (grupo I), 15,1% tolerância à glicose diminuída (grupo II) e 61,9% foram considerados normoglicêmicos (grupo III). O percentual de indivíduos desdentados totais foi de 45,9% para a amostra e valores de 58,4%, 46,7% e 41,2% foram verificados para os grupos I, II e III, respectivamente. Entre os indivíduos edêntulos, nenhum apresentava necessidade de confecção de prótese total, em contraposição aos dados encontrados para a população brasileira em levantamento realizado pelo Ministério da Saúde (1986), cuja necessidade era da ordem de 8,3% na faixa etária de 35 a 59 anos. Pôde-se concluir que o edentulismo apresenta associação significante com a ocorrência de diabetes mellitus, porém não com a intolerância à glicose.
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Unlü F, Güneri PG, Hekimgil M, Yeşilbek B, Boyacioğlu H. Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human periodontal tissues: comparison of healthy and diabetic patients. J Periodontol 2003; 74:181-7. [PMID: 12666706 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2003.74.2.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induces proliferation of endothelial cells, stimulates angiogenesis, and increases vascular permeability, but information about its role in periodontal lesions is limited. The aim of this study is to determine the association between VEGF expression in healthy and periodontally diseased tissues of healthy and diabetic patients. METHODS Ten systemically healthy and 10 Type 2 diabetic patients (DM) all diagnosed with periodontitis were enrolled into the study. Gingival samples were collected from both periodontal and healthy sites in all patients. Each patient served as his/her own control. Additionally, 10 people without any systemic or periodontal diseases were enrolled as a negative control group. RESULTS In the negative control group tissue samples, no VEGF expression was observed. Among the 10 systemically healthy people, no evidence of VEGF was observed in healthy gingival samples, but was found in diseased tissues in 2 cases. In the diabetic patients, VEGF was observed in 4 healthy gingival tissues and in 6 periodontal sites. VEGF was intensely present in monocytes and macrophages. CONCLUSION The results of this study show that VEGF is increased in gingival tissues of diabetic patients, especially those with periodontal disease.
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- Füsun Unlü
- Ege University School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Izmir, Turkey.
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Tomita NE, Chinellato LEM, Pernambuco RA, Lauris JRP, Franco LJ. [Periodontal conditions and diabetes mellitus in the Japanese-Brazilian population]. Rev Saude Publica 2002; 36:607-13. [PMID: 12471386 DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89102002000600010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between diabetic status and periodontal conditions in the Japanese-Brazilian population. METHODS The sample consisted of 1,315 subjects, of both sexes, first (Issei) and second (Nisei) generations, aged 30 to 92 years, living in Bauru, Brazil. Edentulism and presence of 6 null sextants were the exclusion criteria for the sample. The Community Periodontal Index and Periodontal Attachment Loss Index were determined using the probing of 10 teeth in a sample of 831 subjects. The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was based on fasting blood sugar and blood sugar 2 hours after 75 mg of glucose overload. Statistical analysis was conducted using Kappa test and Chi-square test. RESULTS Regarding periodontal conditions, 25.5% of the sample were healthy people, 12.5% showed bleeding on probing, 49.4% calculus, 10.4% pockets of 4-5 mm deep, and 2.2% pockets deeper than 6 mm. The percentage of subjects with an attachment loss of 0-3 mm was 24.2%; 4-5 mm, 36.7%; 6-8 mm, 23.7%; 9-11 mm, 11.3%; and up to 12 mm or more, 4.1%. The association between the periodontal condition and diabetes mellitus showed no statistical significance (p<0.05), although diabetic subjects have a higher percentage of deeper pockets and attachment loss >6 mm than non-diabetics, as tested by Chi-square test. CONCLUSIONS Epidemiological studies relating oral health and systemic disease, such as diabetes mellitus, can provide important contributions for preventing the worsening of such diseases.
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- Nilce E Tomita
- Departamento de Odontopediatria, Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brasil.
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The purpose of the present study was twofold: (1) to investigate how many diabetic patients and types of cases that are treated with dental implants in our clinic; and (2) assess the outcome of such treatment. Medical records from 782 patients were examined in patients treated by the Brånemark method for partial or total edentulism with implant supported bridges. From these records, 25 patients (3.2%) with diabetes before implant treatment (136 implants) were identified and further studied with respect to age, gender, type of diabetes, treated jaw, degree of edentulism, bone graft, implant survival, periimplant inflammation, bleeding on probing, and radiographic bone loss. Furthermore, the patients' opinion about the outcome of the treatment was registered. The implant success rate was 96.3% during the healing period and 94.1% 1 year after surgery. Of all 38 bridges, one was lost. Few complications occurred and all patients, except for one, were satisfied with the treatment. Today, diabetic patients are being treated successfully for all types of edentulism, including bone-grafting treatment. Diabetics that undergo dental implant treatment do not encounter a higher failure rate than the normal population, if the diabetics' plasma glucose level is normal or close to normal as assessed by personal interviews.
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- Payam Farzad
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Central Hospital, Vasterås, Sweden.
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This review updates the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis. A checklist has been included to assist the general dental practitioner identify individuals with undiagnosed diabetes. The literature indicates a similar incidence of periodontitis exists between well-controlled diabetics and non-diabetics. However, a greater incidence and severity of periodontitis is observed in both Type 1 and 2 long-term diabetics with poor metabolic control. There is an undeniable link between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis with complex interactions occurring between these diseases. A critical review of the literature fails to support the notion that periodontal therapy has a beneficial effect on the long-term control of diabetes. We have explored the associations between periodontitis and diabetes in the hope of providing the general dental practitioner with the knowledge to support the diabetic patient with the best possible dental care and advice.
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- S Bjelland
- Dental School, The University of Adelaide, South Australia
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Tsai C, Hayes C, Taylor GW. Glycemic control of type 2 diabetes and severe periodontal disease in the US adult population. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2002; 30:182-92. [PMID: 12000341 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0528.2002.300304.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 319] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the association between glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM) and severe periodontal disease in the US adult population ages 45 years and older. METHODS Data on 4343 persons ages 45-90 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study III were analyzed using weighted multivariable logistic regression. Severe periodontal disease was defined as 2 + sites with 6 + mm loss of attachment and at least one site with probing pocket depth of 5 + mm. Individuals with fasting plasma glucose > 126 mg/dL were classified as having diabetes; those with poorly controlled diabetes (PCDM) had glycosylated hemoglobin > 9% and those with better-controlled diabetes (BCDM) had glycosylated hemoglobin <or= 9%. Additional variables evaluated in multivariable modeling included age, ethnicity, education, gender, smoking status, and other factors derived from the interview, medical and dental examination, and laboratory assays. RESULTS Individuals with PCDM had a significantly higher prevalence of severe periodontitis than those without diabetes (odds ratio = 2.90; 95% CI: 1.40, 6.03), after controlling for age, education, smoking status, and calculus. For the BCDM subjects, there was a tendency for a higher prevalence of severe periodontitis (odds ratio = 1.56; 95% CI: 0.90, 2.68). CONCLUSION These results provide population-based evidence to support an association between poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus and severe periodontitis.
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- Carlene Tsai
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Rocha JL, Baggio HC, Cunha CAD, Niclewicz EA, Leite SA, Baptista MI. Aspectos relevantes da interface entre diabetes mellitus e infecção. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302002000300004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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O diabetes mellitus (DM) é uma doença de alta prevalência nas sociedades modernas, na maioria das vezes com tratamento inadequado ou ausente. Apesar de geralmente considerado como fator de risco independente para ocorrência e gravidade de infecções em geral, o DM não apresenta evidência clínica forte de sua relação com infecção. Observa-se, porém, uma maior ocorrência de certas infecções em pacientes com DM, com curso menos favorável para algumas delas. Há também tipos de infecção quase exclusivos de pacientes com DM. Experimentalmente, observa-se depressão da atividade dos neutrófilos, menor eficiência da imunidade celular, alteração dos sistemas antioxidantes e menor produção de interleucinas. Com relação às infecções comuns, as que envolvem o trato respiratório não têm comprovadamente maior gravidade em pacientes com DM, exceção feita ao pneumococo - por isso a recomendação para sua vacinação contra S. pneumoniae e influenza. Quanto ao trato urinário, há maior ocorrência de bacteriúria assintomática em mulheres com DM, com maiores índices de pielonefrite, necrose papilar, abscesso perinéfrico, pielonefrite xantogranulomatosa, e cistite e pielonefrite gangrenosas. Periodontite e infecções de partes moles são também mais comuns no DM. Cada tipo de infecção é associado a germes típicos, e seu conhecimento é fundamental para um tratamento inicial adequado. As infecções quase exclusivas de pacientes com DM incluem otite externa maligna, mucormicose rinocerebral, colecistite gangrenosa e o somatório de alterações que caracterizam o pé diabético. O conhecimento destas infecções assume maior importância por requererem freqüentemente uma abordagem multidisciplinar, envolvendo endocrinologistas, infectologistas, cirurgiões vasculares e nefrologistas, dentre outros.
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Zielinski MB, Fedele D, Forman LJ, Pomerantz SC. Oral health in the elderly with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2002; 22:94-8. [PMID: 12240893 DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2002.tb01169.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a common endocrine disease affecting the elderly in particular. Long-term complications involve the vasculature; vision, renal, and neural function; and the periodontium. Knowledge about the oral health of the elderly and the effects of NIDDM is limited. The objective of this study was to compare the oral health of patients aged 60+ years, who have NIDDM, with patients who do not have NIDDM. To evaluate oral health, we recorded retention and condition of the teeth, periodontal health, and condition of the oral mucosa. We also assessed oral hygiene, smoking history, regularity of dental checkups, and medication use. The study group was selected from among patients who came to the ambulatory care clinic at University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey, Center for Aging with a diagnosis of NIDDM. The control group, which did not have NIDDM, was selected from among the same patient group and was matched for age and gender. Patients with severe dementia, those having fewer than 10 teeth or those who were in need of antibiotic prophylaxis were excluded from the study. Patients underwent a short interview and a clinical evaluation. Our study involved 32 elderly adults with NIDDM and 40 elderly adults who did not have NIDDM. Both groups had similar oral hygiene levels and regularity of professional dental care. In addition, the plasma glucose levels among the study group were well controlled. This study did not show statistically significant differences in oral health parameters between participants with diabetes and those in a control group.
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- Marzenna B Zielinski
- Geriatric Dental Programs, Department of Veteran Affairs, Medical Center at Perry Point, MD, USA.
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Syrjälä AMH, Niskanen MC, Knuuttila MLE. The theory of reasoned action in describing tooth brushing, dental caries and diabetes adherence among diabetic patients. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29:427-32. [PMID: 12060425 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2002.290507.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Preventive oral health behaviour is important among diabetic patients, as it has been found that dental diseases and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) have some psychological and biological factors in common. The aim here was to analyze the variables of Ajzen and Fishbein's theory of reasoned action to explain the reported frequency of tooth brushing, dental caries, HbA1c level and diabetes adherence. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional data were gathered from 149 IDDM patients by means of a quantitative questionnaire, clinical examination and patient records. RESULTS The results showed that a firmer intention to brush the teeth was related to a higher reported frequency of tooth brushing (p < 0.001). The attitude to and the subjective norm of tooth brushing were related to the intention to brush(p < 0.001) and to the reported frequency of tooth brushing. A better dental attitude was related to better diabetes adherence (p = 0.002) and fewer decayed surfaces (p = 0.01), and a firmer intention to brush the teeth was related to a lower HbA1c level (p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that in oral health promotion among diabetic patients, both subjective norm and attitude are important and that diabetes adherence may be influenced by promoting dental attitude.
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- Anna-Maija H Syrjälä
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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There is a preponderance of evidence in the literature that periodontal and other oral diseases, such as caries, can be treated and controlled by thorough mechanical plaque removal by the patient, the use of antimicrobial agents and antibiotics when necessary, and participation with the therapist in a well monitored, long-range program of supportive periodontal therapy. Recent evidence suggests that the control and prevention of oral disease, especially periodontitis, is especially important for patients with various systemic conditions that can be impacted by oral infections. It is far better for patients and therapists to practice primary and even secondary prevention with effective plaque control and regular, consistent supportive periodontal therapy, than having to rely on tertiary prevention for disease that has progressed to a level that requires costly treatment, is time-consuming and carries a greater risk of morbidity.
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- E B Hancock
- Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Craig RG, Boylan R, Yip J, Bamgboye P, Koutsoukos J, Mijares D, Ferrer J, Imam M, Socransky SS, Haffajee AD. Prevalence and risk indicators for destructive periodontal diseases in 3 urban American minority populations. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 28:524-35. [PMID: 11350519 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2001.028006524.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND, AIMS Destructive periodontal diseases have been reported disproportionately more prevalent and severe in African-Americans relative to other American populations. Differences in subgingival microbiota and host immune response have also been reported for African-Americans, implying that risk factors for disease progression may also differ for these populations. Since it is not clear whether these differences are truly genetic or due to confounding variables such as social economic status, we examined a series of clinical, environmental, demographic, and microbiologic features associated with periodontal disease status in a group of 185 urban minority subjects resident within the greater New York metropolitan area. METHODS The study population consisted of 56 Asian-American, 71 African-American and 58 Hispanic subjects. Clinical data recorded included pocket depth, attachment level, gingival erythema, bleeding upon probing, suppuration, and the presence of supragingival plaque. Environmental and demographic data recorded included smoking history, years resident in the United States, whether the subject reported a private dentist and occupational status. Subgingival plaque was sampled from the mesial aspect of all teeth exclusive of third molars and the levels of 40 subgingival species enumerated using checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization. RESULTS The African-American group had more missing teeth, deeper periodontal pocket depth and more attachment loss than the Asian-American or Hispanic groups. However, the African-American group were less likely to report having a private dentist, had a greater proportion of smokers and a greater proportion of unskilled individuals. The profile of subgingival species differed among the three ethnic/racial groups with A. actinomycetemcomitans, N. mucosa, S. noxia and T. socranskii significantly elevated in the Asian-American group and P. micros significantly elevated in the African-American group. When subset by occupational status, numbers of missing teeth, pocket depth, attachment level and prior disease activity were all found increased in the unskilled relative to the professional group. Local factors including the mean % of sites with plaque, marginal gingival erythema, bleeding upon probing and suppuration were also elevated in the unskilled group. The microbial profile differed among the 3 occupational groups with the unskilled group having elevated numbers of species associated with destructive periodontal diseases. CONCLUSIONS Although greater destructive periodontal disease prevalence and severity were found in the African-American group, these results suggest that environmental and demographic variables, such as occupational status, may have a greater influence on risk indicators associated with disease prevalence and progression in these populations.
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- R G Craig
- Division of Basic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry, New York 10010, USA
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Taylor GW. Bidirectional interrelationships between diabetes and periodontal diseases: an epidemiologic perspective. ANNALS OF PERIODONTOLOGY 2001; 6:99-112. [PMID: 11887478 DOI: 10.1902/annals.2001.6.1.99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 402] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This review evaluates evidence for a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal diseases. A comprehensive Medline search of the post-1960 English language literature was employed to identify primary research reports of relationships between diabetes and periodontal diseases. Reports included in the review on the adverse effects of diabetes on periodontal health (DM-->PD) were restricted to those comparing periodontal health in subjects with and without diabetes. Review of adverse affects of periodontal infection on glycemic control included reports of periodontal treatment studies and follow-up observational studies in which changes in glycemic control could be assessed. Observational studies reporting DM-->PD provided consistent evidence of greater prevalence, severity, extent, or progression of at least one manifestation of periodontal diseases in the large majority of reports (supportive evidence in 44/48 total reviewed; 37/41 cross-sectional and 7/7 cohort). Additionally, there were no studies reviewed with superior design features to refute this association. Treatment studies provided direct evidence to support periodontal infection having an adverse, yet modifiable, effect on glycemic control. However, not all investigations reported an improvement in glycemic control after periodontal treatment. Additional evidence to support the effect of severe periodontitis on increased risk for poorer glycemic control comes from 2 follow-up observational studies. The evidence reviewed supports viewing the relationship between diabetes and periodontal diseases as bidirectional. Further rigorous, systematic study is warranted to establish that treating periodontal infections can be influential in contributing to glycemic control management and possibly to the reduction of the burden of complications of diabetes mellitus.
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- G W Taylor
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
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The inflammatory components of plaque induced gingivitis and chronic periodontitis can be managed effectively for the majority of patients with a plaque control program and non-surgical and/or surgical root debridement coupled with continued periodontal maintenance procedures. Some patients may need additional therapeutic procedures. All of the therapeutic modalities reviewed in this position paper may be utilized by the clinician at various times over the long-term management of the patient's periodontal condition.
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Kawamura M, Tsurumoto A, Fukuda S, Sasahara H. Health behaviors and their relation to metabolic control and periodontal status in type 2 diabetic patients: a model tested using a linear structural relations program. J Periodontol 2001; 72:1246-53. [PMID: 11577958 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2000.72.9.1246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although it has been reported that diabetic control is beneficial in managing periodontal disease, there are few studies in the literature where the relationship between singular behavioral factors and periodontal status has been examined. The aim of this study was to examine the simultaneous interrelationships among selected medical/dental variables and 5 behavior components with general health behavior (GHB), perceived fatigue (PF), diet control (DC), regular diet (RD), and dental behavioral inventory (HU-DBI) scores, using data from a study of 102 type 2 diabetic patients. METHODS A hypothesized model was tested by a linear structural relations program (LISREL). RESULTS There was a significant correlation between oral health behavior and calculus accumulation (r = 0.399; P<0.001). Correlations were found between calculus and periodontal status measured by gingivitis index and probing depth (r = 0.232; P<0.05, r = 0.279; P<0.01, respectively). The final model was found to be consistent with the data (chi2 = 55.0, df = 47, P = 0.197; GFI = 0.922). Oral health behavior affected periodontal status through its effect on calculus but not plaque accumulation. General health behavior had significant effects on oral health behavior and diet behavior (P<0.05 and P<0.001, respectively). Diet behavior affected both plaque accumulation and metabolic control (P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively). However, the result was the virtual absence of a significant pass coefficient between metabolic control and periodontal status. CONCLUSIONS The severity of the 2 diseases seemed to be connected indirectly through health behaviors such as diet behavior and oral health behavior.
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- M Kawamura
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hiroshima University School of Dentistry, Japan.
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Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial infection of the supporting structures of the teeth. The host response to infection is an important factor in determining the extent and severity of periodontal disease. Systemic factors modify periodontitis principally through their effects on the normal immune and inflammatory mechanisms. Several conditions may give rise to an increased prevalence, incidence or severity of gingivitis and periodontitis. The effects of a significant number of systemic diseases upon periodontitis are unclear and often it is difficult to causally link such diseases to periodontitis. In many cases the literature is insufficient to make definite statements on links between certain systemic factors and periodontitis and for several conditions only case reports exist whereas in other areas an extensive literature is present. A reduction in number or function of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) can result in an increased rate and severity of periodontal destruction. Medications such as phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporin predispose to gingival overgrowth in response to plaque and changes in hormone levels may increase severity of plaque-induced gingival inflammation. Immuno-suppressive drug therapy and any disease resulting in suppression of the normal inflammatory and immune mechanisms (such as HIV infection) may predispose the individual to periodontal destruction. There is convincing evidence that smoking has a detrimental effect on periodontal health. The histiocytoses diseases may present as necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis and numerous genetic polymorphisms relevant to inflammatory and immune processes are being evaluated as modifying factors in periodontal disease. Periodontitis severity and prevalence are increased in diabetics and worse in poorly controlled diabetics. Periodontitis may exacerbate diabetes by decreasing glycaemic control. This indicates a degree of synergism between the two diseases. The relative risk of cardiovascular disease is doubled in subjects with periodontal disease. Periodontal and cardiovascular disease share many common risk and socio-economic factors, particularly smoking, which is a powerful risk factor for both diseases. The actual underlying aetiology of both diseases is complex as are the potential mechanisms whereby the diseases may be causally linked. It is thought that the chronic inflammatory and microbial burden in periodontal disease may predispose to cardiovascular disease in ways proposed for other infections such as with Chlamydia pneumoniae. To move from the current association status of both diseases to causality requires much additional evidence. Determining the role a systemic disease plays in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease is very difficult as several obstacles affect the design of the necessary studies. Control groups need to be carefully matched in respect of age, gender, oral hygiene and socio-economic status. Many studies, particularly before the aetiological importance of dental plaque was recognised, failed to include such controls. Longitudinal studies spanning several years are preferable in individuals both with and without systemic disease, due to the time period in which periodontitis will develop.
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- D F Kinane
- Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Scotland, UK
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Taylor GW, Loesche WJ, Terpenning MS. Impact of oral diseases on systemic health in the elderly: diabetes mellitus and aspiration pneumonia. J Public Health Dent 2001; 60:313-20. [PMID: 11243053 DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2000.tb03341.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Evidence is increasing that oral health has important impacts on systemic health. This paper presents data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) describing the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases in the older adult population. It then evaluates published reports and presents data from clinical and epidemiologic studies on relationships among oral health status, chronic oral infections (of which caries and periodontitis predominate), and certain systemic diseases, specifically focusing on type 2 diabetes and aspiration pneumonia. Both of these diseases increase in occurrence and impact in older age groups. The NHANES III data demonstrate that dental caries and periodontal diseases occur with substantial frequency and represent a burden of unmet treatment need in older adults. Our review found clinical and epidemiologic evidence to support considering periodontal infection a risk factor for poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes; however, there is limited representation of older adults in reports of this relationship. For aspiration pneumonia, several lines of evidence support oral health status as an important etiologic factor. Additional clinical studies designed specifically to evaluate the effects of treating periodontal infection on glycemic control and improving oral health status in reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia are warranted. Although further establishing causal relationships among a set of increasingly more frequently demonstrated associations is indicated, there is evidence to support recommending oral care regimens in protocols for managing type 2 diabetes and preventing aspiration pneumonia.
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- G W Taylor
- University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, 1011 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1078.
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The lifespan of the US population is increasing, with the elderly desiring successful aging. This goal is jeopardized as multiple systemic conditions and their treatments become more prevalent with age, causing impaired systemic and oral health and influencing an older person's quality of life. To obtain successful aging, a compression of morbidity must be obtained through prevention and management of disease. This paper describes the most common systemic diseases causing morbidity and mortality in persons aged 65+ years: diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, influenza, diabetes mellitus, trauma, Alzheimer's disease, renal diseases, septicemia, and liver diseases. Disease prevalence and the impact of medications and other therapeutic measures used to treat these conditions are discussed. Oral sequelae are reviewed with guidelines for early detection of these deleterious consequences, considerations for oral treatment, and patient management. An understanding of the impact of systemic diseases and treatment on oral health is imperative for dental practitioners to appropriately treat and manage older patients with these conditions. With a focus on early detection and prevention, oral health care providers can improve the quality of life of this population and aid in the attainment of successful aging.
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- E M Ghezzi
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry, USA
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Kneckt MC, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi SM, Knuuttila ML, Syrjälä AM. Self-esteem as a characteristic of adherence to diabetes and dental self-care regimens. J Clin Periodontol 2001; 28:175-80. [PMID: 11168743 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2001.028002175.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND, AIMS There are biological associations between diabetes control and oral infections. We have also found psychological associations between diabetes self-care and oral health behavior. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether self-esteem can determine diabetes adherence and oral health behavior, both of with require daily, persistent self-care. METHOD Cross-sectional data on 149 IDDM patients was collected by means of a quantitative self-completed questionnaire. RESULTS High self-esteem was found to relate to good adherence with exercise regimens (p=0.005) and adjustment of insulin doses (p=0.040). These associations were also found when standardized for socio-demographic variables and HbA1c-level. In the dental sphere, logistic regression analysis showed an association between self-esteem and frequency of tooth brushing. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that self-esteem may be a common psychological factor influencing diabetes and dental self-care. Strengthening patients' self-esteem could help patients to maintain daily self-care.
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- M C Kneckt
- Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu, Finland.
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Sandberg GE, Sundberg HE, Fjellstrom CA, Wikblad KF. Type 2 diabetes and oral health: a comparison between diabetic and non-diabetic subjects. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2000; 50:27-34. [PMID: 10936666 DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8227(00)00159-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A controlled cross-sectional study with the aim of studying oral health in patients with type 2 diabetes was carried out in a health care district in Sweden. The study included 102 randomly sampled diabetic patients and 102 age- and gender-matched non-diabetic subjects from the same geographical area, treated at the same Public Dental Service clinics. Oral conditions were measured at clinical and X-ray examinations. Diabetes-related variables were extracted from medical records. Diabetic patients suffered from xerostomia (dry mouth) to a significantly higher degree than non-diabetic controls did (53.5 vs. 28.4%; P=0.0003). Sites with advanced periodontitis were more frequent in the diabetic group (P=0.006) as were initial caries lesions (P=0.02). Diabetic subjects showed a greater need of periodontal treatment (P=0.05), caries prevention (P=0.002) and prosthetic corrections (P=0.004). Diabetes duration or metabolic control of the disease was not related to periodontal status. However, patients with longer duration of diabetes had more manifest caries lesions (P=0.05) as had those on insulin treatment when compared with patients on oral/diet or combined treatment (P=0.0001). The conclusion is that individuals with type 2 diabetes in some oral conditions exhibited poorer health. Close collaboration between the patient, the primary health care and oral health professionals could be a way of improving the diabetic patient's general and oral health.
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- G E Sandberg
- Högskolaw Dalarna, Health and Caring Sciences, Falun, Sweden.
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Noack B, Jachmann I, Roscher S, Sieber L, Kopprasch S, Lück C, Hanefeld M, Hoffmann T. Metabolic diseases and their possible link to risk indicators of periodontitis. J Periodontol 2000; 71:898-903. [PMID: 10914792 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2000.71.6.898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND During the last few years, risk assessment has become one of the main topics of periodontal research. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine whether a predisposition to metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus (in the absence of diagnosed diabetic disease) or hyperlipidemia may be risk indicators for periodontitis. METHODS One hundred patients ranging in age from 40 to 70 years were examined. The patients were classified as having impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) but no manifest diabetes (56 patients), hyperlipidemia (17 patients, HL), or normal metabolic status (27 control patients). Probing depth (PD), attachment level (AL), plaque index (PI), and gingival bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded. Serum antibody titers (SAT) to A. actinomycetemcomitans (A.a.), P. intermedia (P.i.), and P. gingivalis (P.g.) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Pooled subgingival plaque samples were analyzed using indirect immunofluorescence to detect the same organisms. In addition, respiratory burst activity of peripheral polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) was evaluated by chemiluminescence (CL). RESULTS No significant differences were observed between the IGT group and normal controls in the following parameters: 1) percentage of sites exhibiting BOP; 2) mean PI; 3) mean PD and AL; 4) percentage of periodontal microorganisms; and 5) increased SAT. The IGT probands exhibited a significantly higher mean serum level of triglycerides, as well as higher formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (FMLP)-stimulated PMN chemiluminescence than the control group. Patients with hyperlipidemia (HL) showed a significantly higher number of sextants with increased PD (73.4%) than the control group (50.6%). Similar results were obtained when comparing the percentage of all sites with increased PD (HL = 16.7%, control 12.3%). The mean FMLP-stimulated CL in patients with hyperlipidemia was significantly higher than the control group. When looking at all patients, there was a small but statistically significant correlation between PD and lipid levels. In addition, a significant correlation was observed between lipid serum levels and the FMLP-stimulated chemiluminescence. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that abnormal glucose tolerance, which is a predisposing factor for diabetes mellitus, does not appear to be a risk indicator for periodontal disease. On the other hand, impaired lipid metabolism does seem to be a risk indicator for periodontitis.
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- B Noack
- Department of Periodontology, Medical Faculty of TU Dresden, Germany
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Microbial dental plaque is the initiator of periodontal disease but whether it affects a particular subject, what form the disease takes, and how it progresses, are all dependent on the host defenses to this challenge. Systemic factors modify all forms periodontitis principally through their effects on the normal immune and inflammatory defenses. Some good examples of this effect exist such as when there is a reduction in number or function of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) that may result in an increased rate and severity of periodontal destruction. Many other systemic factors are much less clear cut and are difficult to causally link to periodontitis. In many cases the literature is insufficient to make definite statements on links between systemic factors and periodontitis. It is also at times difficult to be precise regarding the causative agent in systemic exposures such as smoking and even prescribed drug therapy. The possible role of systemic diseases and systemic exposures in initiating or modifying the progress of periodontal disease is clearly a complex issue. It is however generally agreed that several conditions may give rise to an increased prevalence, incidence, or severity of gingivitis and periodontitis. The categorization of the systemic modifying factors causing periodontitis and the evidence to support the role of these factors are the focus of this review. An attempt has been made to consider the conditions under broad headings, but it will be clear that many conditions fall within more than one category and that for several conditions only case reports exist whereas in other areas an extensive literature is present.
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- D F Kinane
- Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Department of Adult Dental Care, Scotland
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Kneckt MC, Syrjälä AM, Knuuttila ML. Locus of control beliefs predicting oral and diabetes health behavior and health status. Acta Odontol Scand 1999; 57:127-31. [PMID: 10480277 DOI: 10.1080/000163599428841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Our study evaluates the correlation between dental and diabetes locus of control beliefs and the potentiality of locus of control beliefs in predicting oral health behavior, dental status, diabetes compliance, and HbA1c level by using situation-specific locus of control scales and considering the value dimension. Data were collected by means of a quantitative questionnaire, a clinical oral examination and patient records. The research population comprised 149 insulin-dependent diabetics who had teeth of their own. Variables were the frequencies of tooth brushing and dental visiting, oral indexes, diabetes adherence, and HbA1c level. Dental and diabetes locus of control beliefs correlated with each other. Dental locus of control associated with frequency of dental visiting, plaque index, decayed surfaces, and with root caries, but diabetes locus of control associated only weakly with adherence with diabetes self-care regimens and not at all with HbA1c level. Correlations between dental locus of control and oral indexes were stronger among those having high value for dental care. Although there were correlations between dental and diabetes locus of control beliefs, only dental locus of control beliefs are practicable for determining health behavior and health status. It is therefore concluded that locus of control beliefs are health behavior specific.
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- M C Kneckt
- Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu, Finland.
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Martin-Iverson N, Phatouros A, Tennant M. A brief review of indigenous Australian health as it impacts on oral health. Aust Dent J 1999; 44:88-92. [PMID: 10452162 DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1999.tb00206.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The indigenous population of Australia constitutes approximately 2 per cent of the total population. This group has faced significant cultural, economic and health changes since European settlement some 200 years ago. In this brief review some of the health changes that have influenced the oral health status of this community have been examined. Of major importance is the dietary change that the once nomadic indigenous community has undergone. Today's Western diet, high in sugar, low in proteins and vitamins, has resulted in a significant increase in the risk (and prevalence) of caries and periodontal disease. In addition, the high prevalence of diabetes also exacerbates the periodontal problem. The remoteness of a significant proportion of Australian indigenous communities from modern health care services and limited access to fluoridation increases the incidence of oral disease. It is also noted that the incidence of rheumatic heart disease is one of the highest in the world, thereby increasing the risk of bacterial endocarditis. It is clear that indigenous communities have unique oral health needs but the extent of these needs is not well documented. It is important that more research be undertaken to assess these needs so that appropriate oral health programmes can be developed.
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Wood GJ, Zadeh HH. Potential adjunctive applications of hypnosis in the management of periodontal diseases. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS 1999; 41:212-25. [PMID: 10554383 DOI: 10.1080/00029157.1999.10404213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Many uses of hypnosis in dentistry have been described in the literature including anesthesia, analgesia, anxiety management, treatment for bruxism, to control gagging, and the alteration of salivary flow and bleeding control during treatment. However, very few references have been made specifically regarding the use of hypnosis with patients who have periodontal disease, a wide spread chronic inflammatory disease affecting the oral cavity of about 80% of the population. The purpose of this paper is to describe potential adjunctive applications of hypnosis in the treatment of patients with periodontal diseases. The supporting literature from two broad areas for potential application, health behaviors and psychoneuroimmunology is discussed, followed by proposed hypnotic strategies and suggestions for use with patients with periodontal diseases.
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- G J Wood
- University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641, USA
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Fontana G, Lapolla A, Sanzari M, Piva E, Mussap M, De Toni S, Plebani M, Fusetti F, Fedele D. An immunological evaluation of type II diabetic patients with periodontal disease. J Diabetes Complications 1999; 13:23-30. [PMID: 10232706 DOI: 10.1016/s1056-8727(98)00021-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Peridontal disease is a frequent complication of diabetes, and diabetic subjects often exhibit decreased immune response with increased susceptibility to infection. We evaluated the possible relationship between immune response and periodontal disease in 40 type II diabetic patients, mean (+/- SD) age 59 +/- 8 years and mean disease duration 17 +/- 4 years, with good metabolic control (mean fasting plasma glucose, 10.5 +/- 3.8 mM/L, mean HbA1c 8.1 +/- 1.66%), and in 40 age and gender-matched controls. Interproximal alveolar bone loss (ABL), as the percentage of bone loss from the cement enamel junction (CEJ) to the apex, was measured with a modified Schei ruler at the deepest point on the mesial/distal surface of the teeth, except third molars, on a panoramic radiograph. Immunological evaluation involved study of NADPH neutrophil superoxide production, neutrophil chemotaxis, lymphocyte subpopulations, immunoglobulins and complement. Diabetic patients showed significant differences compared with controls regarding ABL (30.6 +/- 14.7% versus 17.6 +/- 4.3%; p < 0.0001) and the T-helper/T-suppressor ratio (2.3 +/- 1.0% versus 1.8 +/- 0.8%; p < 0.05). Other parameters of cell-mediated immunity and humoral immune response did not show any significant variations. No correlation between immunological and radiographic analysis parameters were found. Further studies are needed to verify the exact role played by immunological factors in type II diabetic patients with periodontal disease.
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- G Fontana
- Institute of Dentistry, Padova University, Italy
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Kawamura M, Fukuda S, Kawabata K, Iwamoto Y. Comparison of health behaviour and oral/medical conditions in non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetics and non-diabetics. Aust Dent J 1998; 43:315-20. [PMID: 9848981 DOI: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00180.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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One hundred and two dentate patients with type II diabetes mellitus and 98 non-diabetic subjects were examined for oral conditions and metabolic state. Self-reported health behaviour was analysed. From factor analysis four factors emerged: general health behaviour (GHB), perceived fatigue (PF), diet control (DC) and regular diet (RD). In diabetics PF, DC and RD were significantly higher than that in non-diabetics. Patients with diabetes were more likely to control their disease through a programme of decreased kilojoule intake leading to weight management. However, they tended to tire. The mean gingivitis index was significantly higher (p < 0.01) among diabetics (2.39) than among non-diabetics (1.99). The number of missing teeth was significantly higher (p < 0.01) for diabetics (6.7) when compared with non-diabetics (4.3). On the other hand, aetiological factors (plaque, calculus) and the level of dental health behaviour as expressed in the HU-DBI scores were similar. Probing pocket depth did not differ statistically between groups. The increasing number of missing teeth in diabetics may primarily result from severe periodontitis with tooth mobility or deep pockets. Findings in this study suggest that the difference in the severity of periodontitis between diabetics and non-diabetics was significant although aetiological factors and the level of dental health behaviour were similar.
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- M Kawamura
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hiroshima University School of Dentistry, Japan
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Nishimura F, Takahashi K, Kurihara M, Takashiba S, Murayama Y. Periodontal Disease as a Complication of Diabetes Mellitus*. J Periodontol 1998. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.1998.3.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nishimura F, Takahashi K, Kurihara M, Takashiba S, Murayama Y. Periodontal disease as a complication of diabetes mellitus. ANNALS OF PERIODONTOLOGY 1998; 3:20-9. [PMID: 9722687 DOI: 10.1902/annals.1998.3.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Based on our clinical observations that patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) are subject to periodontal disease, we developed the hypothesis that hyper- or hypoglycemia might contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetic periodontitis. In this article, experimental facts that substantiate this hypothesis are presented on the basis of our studies and then discussed. Hyperglycemia progressively glycates body proteins, forming advanced glycation end products (AGE), which stimulate phagocytes to release inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IL-6. In this context, to understand the effects of hyperglycemic episodes on periodontal health, 24 adolescent IDDM patients were examined for their periodontal status, and 3 of them were found to have periodontitis. Laboratory analyses on these 3 patients revealed that 2 had elevated serum TNF-alpha levels. These results may partly support the current hypothesis of a mechanism of diabetic complications in which abnormal cytokine levels induced by AGE could exacerbate inflammatory responses. In IDDM patients, the diabetes is often accompanied not only by hyperglycemic episodes but also by iatrogenic hypoglycemia. Periodontal ligament cells (PDL) cultured under hyperglycemic conditions were impaired in such biological functions as adhesion and motility, while cells cultured under hypoglycemic conditions (10 mg/dL) gradually dissociated from their anchor and underwent cell death. These phenomena correlated well with the expression profile of fibronectin receptor. Interestingly, these changes due to the different glucose levels were observed more intensively in PDL than in other fibroblastic cells, suggesting that the biological functions of PDL are easily led to impairment by variation or rapid fluctuation of glucose levels. These observations suggest that hyperglycemia could indirectly exacerbate inflammatory tissue destruction through the body's scavenger system against AGE, and that both hyper- and hypoglycemia might directly impair the biological functions of periodontal connective tissues through cell-matrix interactions.
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- F Nishimura
- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Okayama University Dental School, Japan
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Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that caries is the main reason for tooth loss. More recent epidemiological data seem to show an increasing trend of tooth loss due to periodontal reasons rather than caries. In considering the issue of periodontal disease and tooth loss the following observations were made. The presence of initial attachment loss, bone height and the habit of smoking significantly increase the risk of tooth mortality. There is a strong correlation between smoking, the severity of periodontal disease and tooth mortality. Cross-sectional population surveys of tooth loss reported lower anterior teeth to be the most frequently extracted due to periodontal reasons, followed by upper anteriors and upper second molars. However, in long term maintenance studies, molars were lost most frequently. Periodontal reasons for tooth loss were mainly mobility followed by furcation involvement. Periodontal surgery did not significantly enhance tooth retention in high risk groups. Ethnic differences observed were not significant and would need further investigations to address variables such as cultural differences, health habits, diet and socio-economic status. In conclusion, periodontal tooth mortality was found to be associated with the loss of periodontal attachment and risk groups with advanced periodontitis contributing to major tooth loss in a minority of the population.
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- G Ong
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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The differences in approach between screening for and diagnosis of periodontal diseases are highlighted. The Periodontal Screening and Recording procedure is discussed in terms of its evolution and current application. For patients screened and found to have more advanced periodontal problems a panoramic dental radiograph with restricted supplemented periapicals are recommended. A comprehensive clinical periodontal examination should be performed for these patients, but it is argued that this may be performed after the initial hygiene phase of treatment. In establishing a diagnosis it is suggested that attention be paid to possible risk exposures. Newer, non-anatomic diagnostic procedures are discussed in principle and it is concluded that these do not have a practical application at present.
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