¿Es importante la salud oral en los niños con diabetes?

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) affects a high proportion of the population, seen more frequently among children and adolescents. Various organs are affected, including oral tissues. Objectives: Review the relationship between DM and oral health among pediatric patients, highlighting measures that assist in prevention and early detection of these complications. Methods: A review of the literature was performed, focusing on the pediatric population. Results: Most studies agree in finding that patients with DM1 show accelerated dental exchange, gingival and periodontal disease, and abnormalities in the composition of saliva. Most studies find risk of decay, especially if there is poor metabolic control. Conclusions: Due to the increased risk, dental control should be incorporated in the multidisciplinary routine control of children with CM1. Oral health education in this risk group could decrease risk in these pathologies.