Diabetes Mellitus Affect the Oral Cavity - A Review

Diabetes Mellitus can be considered as the most common metabolic disorder which is characterized by deranged carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. In this disorder due to absolute or relative lack of insulin various complications take place which include an array of changes in oral cavity such as periodontitis, dental decay, hypo salivation etc. As a consequence of decreased salivary flow various alterations in oral cavity take place such as taste alteration, halitosis, various infections and many more; which alters the quality of life of diabetes patients. Hence dentists may play a major role to reduce the mortality and morbidity related to diabetes by early diagnosis of this disorder and appropriate referral.