The Influence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on Dental Caries and Salivary Composition

Autor: Lulëjeta Ferizi, Fatmir Dragidella, Lidvana Spahiu, Agim Begzati, Vjosa Kotori
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: International Journal of Dentistry, Vol 2018 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-8728
1687-8736
DOI: 10.1155/2018/5780916
Popis: Diabetes mellitus is the most common chronic disease that affects the oral health. The aim of the study is to evaluate the dental caries, salivary flow rate, buffer capacity, and Lactobacilli in saliva in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus compared to the control group. Methods. The sample consisted of 160 children of 10 to 15 years divided into two groups: 80 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 80 children as a control group. Dental caries was assessed using the DMFT index for permanent dentition. Stimulated saliva was collected among all children. Salivary flow rate and buffer capacity were measured, and the colonies of Lactobacillus in saliva were determined. The observed children have answered a number of questions related to their dental visits and parents’ education. The data obtained from each group were compared statistically using the chi-square test and Mann–Whitney U-test. The significant level was set at p
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