Oral Symptoms and Mucosal Lesions in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Abstract

Background: Good glycoregulation at patients with diabetes mellitus is essential for prevention of many complications, including those in oral cavity. Results of numerous studies indicate that xerostomia and neurosensory oral disorders are present in type 2 diabetics. A review of the literature shows contradictory results about prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in diabetics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of xerostomia, neurosensory disorders and mucosal lesions in oral cavity of type 2 diabetics.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• xerostomia
• glossodynia
• dysgeusia
• oral mucosa