Prevention of the periodontal diseases in diabetic patients

Authors

  • Elsa M Suárez García Clínica Estomatológica “"27 de noviembre”". Municipio Colón. Matanzas
  • Ivernis Villega Rojas Clínica Estomatológica “"27 de noviembre”". Municipio Colón. Matanzas
  • Joel Cabrera Cartaya Policlínico Docente Colón Este. Matanzas
  • Yanetsy Sánchez Alvarado Clínica Estomatológica “"27 de noviembre”". Municipio Colón. Matanzas

Keywords:

PERIODONTAL DISEASES, DIABETES MELLITUS, PATIENT EDUCACTION AS TOPIC, ORAL HYGIENE, QUALITY OF LIFE, HUMANS, ADULT

Abstract

We conducted a study directed to applying Education for Health as prevention of periodontal diseases in diabetic patients. The sample was formed by 20 persons using the including and excluding criteria and the study took place at the clinic 27 de Noviembre of Colon in the period from January to December 2008. The variables were obtained from the clinical record elaborated at the Department of Periodontics, form Index of Hygiene Analysis and Surveys on Orodental Health. The results were: predominance of the age group from 40 to 64 years-old and female sex. Most of the patients showed interest in prevention and the benefits were evident: the knowledge level of the diabetic patients raised and their oral health improved, reflected in an increase of their life quality, with a better metabolic control. We recommend continuing applying educative techniques and general preventive work that lead to better health and well-being in this sector of the population.

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Suárez García EM, Villega Rojas I, Cabrera Cartaya J, Sánchez Alvarado Y. Prevention of the periodontal diseases in diabetic patients. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 6 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];31(2):144-9. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/600

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Vol. 31 No. 2 (2009)

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Research article

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