Evaluation of the influence of blood glucose level on oral candidal colonization in complete denture wearers with Type-II Diabetes Mellitus: An in vivo Study

• Published in: Dental research journal Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 87 - 92
• Main Authors: Ganapathy, Dhanraj Muthuveera, Joseph, Sajeesh, Ariga, Padma, Selvaraj, Anand
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Iran Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2013; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Candidal colonization; complete dentures; diabetes mellitus; oral hypoglycemic drugs; Original; oral hypoglycemic drugs; Candidal colonization; complete dentures; diabetes mellitus

Candidal colonization in complete denture wearers is a commonly encountered condition that worsens in the presence of untreated Diabetes Mellitus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between oral candidiasis in denture-bearing mucosa and elevated blood glucose levels in complete de...