Oral health care guidelines for patients with diabetes mellitus: A review

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus [DM] is a metabolic disorder characterised by relative or obsolete insufficiency of insulin and resultant disturbances of carbohydrate metabolism. People with poorly controlled DM are at greater risk for dental problems. They are more likely to affect with oral infections. High and low blood sugar may also be able to cause many oral manifestations and some emergency situations in dental office. This article highlights on oral manifestations and dental considerations while treating these DM patients.