Evaluation of Oral Hygiene and Periodontal Indices of 6–14-Year-Old Children with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

The purpose of the study was to evaluate oral hygiene and periodontal indices in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Materials methods. 258 aged 6-14 years were examined, including 129 mellitus without concomitant somatic diseases. All patients divided into four subgroups according presence gingivitis. We determined index-simplified (according Green, Vermillion, 1964), papillary-marginal-alveolar index Parma modification (1960), gingival Loe, Sillness (1967). t-test for paired samples used compare values. difference considered statistically significant at p<0.05. Results discussion. worst level group chronic catarrhal gingivitis because gum bleeding pain gums these did not allow them make full efforts carry out well. Our research showed a between control accordance indices. Children had highest values inflammatory processes tissues periodontium are expanded, so it is very important recognize diagnose as early possible. Periodontal youngest age subgroup, namely, both pathologies lowest. totality data on indicated an average degree severity gingivitis, 42.77 ± 1.31%, 1.81 0.05 points. Protective mechanisms young changed. this endocrine illness suffer from swelling have extreme along development main endocrinological disease compared healthy same age. According results we obtained, believe that screenings cavity preventive programs should emphasize importance diagnosis periodontitis even during milk mixed bite period, particularly Conclusion. worse state than children. period temporary bite,