Periodontal status among type II diabetic and nondiabetic individuals in Chennai, India: A comparative study

Introduction: Periodontitis is referred to as the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, thereby compromising a patient's ability to maintain a proper diet and affecting the quality of life. Aim: To assess the periodontal status among t...

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Main Authors: R Kesavan, Preetha E Chaly, V Chandrasekhara Reddy, A Vinita Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jiaphd.org/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2015;volume=13;issue=4;spage=393;epage=398;aulast=Kesavan