Knowledge and Awareness about Oral Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus Among Type -II Diabetes Patients in Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu, India
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https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v11i2.885Keywords:
Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Knowledge, Awareness, Oral Manifestations, PeriodontitisAbstract
Introduction : The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and awareness about oral manifestations of diabetes among diabetic patients in Chengalpet district.
Materials and Methods : A cross- sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of different statements on knowledge and awareness of diabetic patients on the oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus (n = 153). The questionnaire included the demographic data, drug history, periodontal and dentition changes, their oral hygiene practices and their knowledge about the oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus.
Results : A total of n = 153 patients were included, n = 77 (50.3%) patients were male and n = 76 (49.6%) were female. The results of this study showed that a majority of people with diabetes are unaware of the bidirectional link between diabetes and its oral manifestations and they have limited knowledge of their risks for oral health problems. Majority of the patients were not aware about the oral manifestations such as Bleeding from gums n = 114 (75.1%), Burning Sensation n = 113 (74.3%), Altered Taste Sensation n = 118 (77.6%), Oral Malodourn = 125 (82.2%), Increase in Dental caries n = 105 (69.1%), Mobility of teeth n = 108 (71.1%). The results also showed that n = 73 (48%) of the participants were aware about the dryness of mouth.
Conclusion : Patients with diabetes mellitus are not well-informed or aware of the oral symptoms of the disease.
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