Pascalis Adhi Kurniawan

Kedokteran Gigi, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Rinawati Satrio

Bagian Ilmu Penyakit Mulut, Kedokteran Gigi, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/stoma.v17i2.25217 

ABSTRACT 

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) due to disturbances in insulin secretion and insulin action. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease characterized by high blood  glucose  levels,  because  the  body  cannot  release  or  use  insulin  adequately.  There  are  many  factors  that trigger  or  aggravate  periodontitis,  including  plaque  accumulation,  calculus  (tartar),  and  systemic  factors  such  as diabetes mellitus. Objective: To explain that there is a close relationship between elevated blood glucose levels and periodontitis. Case Description: A 77 year old woman presented with a loose left upper tooth and pain during eating. The  patient  admitted to  having  a  history  of  systemic  disease,  namely  diabetes mellitus.  Intra  oral  examination  was found on 27th grade 3 luxation, 6 mm gingival recession, 4 mm probing depth, debris around the teeth, oral hygiene tends to be poor. The therapy provided is in the form of education on the effect of diabetes mellitus on teeth and the condition of the oral cavity in general, as well as the importance of maintaining health and food consumption so that blood sugar conditions are controlled. Conclusion: Periodontal disease can be affected by DM. Periodontitis is one of the manifestations of DM in the oral cavity. The severity of periodontitis can result from an increase in blood glucose levels