Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Diabetic Patients Towards Oral Health: A Cross-sectional Study
Yaser Ali Alhazmi, Sameena Parveen, Wafa H Alfaifi, Naif M Najmi, Somayah A Namazi, Lamees H Abuzawah, Nasser M Mashhour
Abstract
A range of systemic microvascular as well as macrovascular disorders occurs in diabetic patients. Diabetes mellitus increases the infection vulnerability as well as delayed wound healing. he local and systemic effects of diabetes mellitus impact the oral cavity and its associated components. Diabetes-related vascular alterations delay nutrient and leukocyte migration to gingival tissues, limiting oxygen diffusion and metabolic waste product clearance and increasing the severity of dental illnesses. everal oral manifestations like fungal and bacterial infections, periodontal diseases, and salivary dysfunction occur in the oral cavity with diabetes mellitus. It is documented that diabetes leads to delayed mucosal wound healing, mucosal neurosensory abnormalities, dental