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Alveolar bone loss in type 1 diabetic subjects
T Tervonen1, K Karjalainen, M Knuuttila
1Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Oulu University Hospital, Finland. tellervo.tervonen@oulu.fi
Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|August 26, 2000
Summary
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) can affect alveolar bone loss in young adults. Complicated DM shows increased bone loss, while well-controlled DM does not increase susceptibility compared to non-diabetic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Endocrinology
- Radiology
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition affecting various bodily systems.
- Alveolar bone loss is a significant indicator of periodontal disease.
- Early assessment of DM complications is crucial for overall health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate marginal alveolar bone loss in young adults with type 1 DM.
- To compare bone loss in diabetic subjects with varying disease severity to non-diabetic controls.
- To investigate the relationship between type 1 DM control and periodontal support.
Main Methods:
- Panoramic radiographs were used to measure alveolar bone loss.
- Measurements were taken on maxillary and mandibular molars, assessing the distance between the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and bone crest.
- Diabetic subjects were categorized into subgroups based on disease severity.
Main Results:
- Type 1 DM influences marginal alveolar bone loss.
- Subjects with complicated type 1 DM (D3) exhibited a trend towards increased bone loss.
- Individuals with well-controlled type 1 DM (D1) showed no greater susceptibility to bone loss than controls.
Conclusions:
- Type 1 DM has a modifying effect on marginal alveolar bone loss.
- Complicated type 1 DM is associated with increased periodontal support loss at a young age.
- Good metabolic control in type 1 DM mitigates the risk of marginal bone loss.