Generalized Severe Periodontitis and Periodontal Abscess in Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Report

Abstract

The bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus can cause distinct oral symptoms that can impact the general health conditions of affected patients. The presented case report of a female diabetes type 2 patient with severe periodontitis and a periodontal abscess shows how interdisciplinary collaboration between the attending physician and dentist can significantly improve oral conditions and metabolic control.

Keywords

• diabetes type 2
• oral symptoms
• periodontitis