Oral health and the older diabetic

Older diabetics are at high risk for developing certain oral complications. Conversely, these oral health problems can complicate overall diabetic management, potentially undermining good blood-glucose control and impairing mastication of nutritionally appropriate foods. This article reviews the ora...

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Published inClinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 339
Main Author Martin, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1999
Subjects
Aged
Aging
Dental Care - methods
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus - therapy
Female
Humans
Infection - etiology
Infection - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Diseases - etiology
Mouth Diseases - therapy
Oral Health
Prognosis
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Summary:Older diabetics are at high risk for developing certain oral complications. Conversely, these oral health problems can complicate overall diabetic management, potentially undermining good blood-glucose control and impairing mastication of nutritionally appropriate foods. This article reviews the oral complications associated with diabetes. Additionally, special considerations in dental treatment of the older diabetic patient are discussed, including management of diabetic emergencies.
ISSN:0749-0690
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0690(18)30063-6