Periodontal and Salivary Evaluation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Periodontal and Salivary Evaluation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Diabetes Mellitus is a risk factor for periodontal disease increasing its prevalence,
 extension and severity. Periodontal disease is considered the sixth complication of diabetes.
 There is a global epidemic of diabetes, including an increase of incidence of type 1 diabetes
 in younger patients. Thus, the aim of this observational study was to evaluate the
 periodontal and salivary condition of a sample of patients with type 1 diabetes of a
 brazillian city.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnose of Type 1 diabetes mellitus

 -  Age between 18 and 35 years old

 -  Presenting on tooth per quadrant

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnose of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

 -  Edentulous patients

 -  Other systemic diseases