A inter-relação entre doença periodontal e o Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent diseases in modern societies. Diabetics have periodontal conditions changed when compared to non diabetics. This study aimed to understand the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus, identifying the effects on the health of the individual for the purpose of organizing a protocol for treatment of this patient's oral health. It is a literature review with a descriptive approach, held in the database. It was considered periodicals, books, dissertations and theses available in Portuguese, which were available in its entirety. Were used as descriptors: oral health, periodontics, diabetes mellitus. For analysis of bibliographical material used in this study, we considered the variables type, year and full text and references in meeting the objectives proposed by the study. Disease Periodontal disease is a chronic mouth is characterized by inflammation and / or destruction of supporting tissue. Periodontal disease has been considered the sixth complication of diabetes. The close relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes has been a concern among dentists. Considering the Basic Health Unit as a gateway for patients with diabetes for the health system, a protocol of diabetic patient care in oral health allows dentists instruments for guiding effective health interventions and comprehensive, with the family health team.