International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access DOI
Ahmad Soolari DMD*
Former Faculty of University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD, USA
*Correspondence to: Ahmad Soolari DMD
Fulltext PDFThe intricate interplay between type II diabetes and periodontal disease necessitates a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, as highlighted in this case. A 48-year-old male with type II diabetes presented with difficulty eating due to lose upper front teeth. He reported managing his blood sugar and blood pressure with medication. Clinical examination revealed probing depths ranging from 6 to 12 mm, bleeding on probing, purulent exudate, generalized class II mobility, edematous and blunted papillae, and long-standing interdental spacing. These findings underscore the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease, where diabetes exacerbates periodontal disease, and periodontal inflammation negatively impacts glycemic control [1,2,3,4,5,6]. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by bacterial biofilm, negatively impacts the supporting structures of the teeth. Diabetes mellitus exacerbates periodontal disease, increasing its prevalence, extent, and severity. The severity-dependent association between diabetes and periodontitis suggests that periodontitis should be considered a complication of diabetes [4].Given the patient's history of type II diabetes and the severity of his periodontal condition, effective management requires a coordinated approach targeting both the periodontal disease and the underlying diabetes.
Ahmad Soolari DMD. Management of Severe Periodontitis in a Patient with Type II Diabetes: A Case Study. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2024;4(1):1-7.