Kinane D F, Chestnutt I G
University of Glasgow Dental Hospital, Periodontal Department, Scotland.
Curr Opin Periodontol. 1997;4:29-34.
Although the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease has been the subject of much debate, the consensus of recent studies is that diabetic patients have an increased risk of periodontal disease, particularly when metabolic control is poor. This paper reviews recently published studies in this area and concludes that not only is metabolic control a risk factor in disease susceptibility but that it may also influence the outcome of periodontal therapy.
