Describe the clinical, paraclinical characteristics and analyze factors related to periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

Mai Duc Hanh1,, Nguyen Minh Hieu1, Vu Kim Khanh1
1 103 Military Hospital

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Objective: To describe the clinical, paraclinical characteristics and analyze factors related to periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 50 T2DM patients at Military Hospital 103. Periodontal indices (GI, OHI-S, PD, CAL, tooth mobility) and glycemic control (HbA1c) were assessed.
Results: The mean age was 64.94 ± 8.41 years. 92% of patients were diagnosed with periodontitis (68% severe, 24% moderate), while 8% had gingivitis. The mean HbA1c was 7.75 ± 0.62%, with 98% of patients exhibiting poor glycemic control. Periodontal indices were high: GI (1.54 ± 0.53), OHI-S (2.89 ± 0.97), PD (5.84 ± 0.81 mm), and CAL (2.97 ± 1.38 mm). Periodontitis severity was significantly associated with high HbA1c levels (≥7.5%), longer disease duration (≥5 years), and older age (≥60). Patients with HbA1c ≥ 7.5% had a 4.36-fold increased risk of severe periodontitis (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Patients with T2DM exhibit a high prevalence and severity of periodontitis. Poor glycemic control, longer disease duration, and older age are significant associated factors.

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