Why is it necessary to screen for periodontal disease in diabetic patients?
Periodontal diseases include gingivitis (inflammation of gingiva caused by the bacterial biofilm) and periodontitis involving loss of the supporting structures around the teeth, respectively cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Diabetes increases the risk of periodontal diseases; the pl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Romanian Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://rmj.com.ro/articles/2024.3/RMJ_2024_3_Art-18.pdf |