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Abstract
Context: Both Periodontal diseases and diabetes mellitus are widespread all over the world, and if left untreated they may eventually lead to teeth loss. Iraq has little information on periodontal health and treatment requirements. According to the statistics at hand, periodontal disease is highly prevalent in both diabetic and non-diabetic Iraqi residents of Tikit City.
The study's objective is to assess diabetic patients' periodontal health and compare it to that of non-diabetic patients in order to determine how diabetes affects Iraqi patients' periodontal health in Tikrit City. Materials and methods: From August 2022 to October 2022, a sample of 50 patients, comprising 25 non-diabetic and 25 type 2 diabetic patients, was chosen from the surgical department of Tikrit's specialized dental hospital. These patients were divided into 11 controlled type 2 diabetic patients and 14 uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients, with ages ranging from 18 to 70. Each patient's clinical attachment loss, bone loss, tooth loss, oral hygiene practices, progression, and diagnosis were all documented. Findings: 24% of patients without diabetes have gingivitis; 8% of patients with managed type 2 diabetes have stage 1 periodontitis; 10% of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes have stage 1 periodontitis; and the same number have stage 2 periodontitis. The findings clearly indicate a significantly elevated risk associated with diabetes. As a result, periodontal disease need to be regarded as a general DM consequence. In conclusion, controlling blood sugar levels greatly improves periodontal health. Public health campaigns should support and promote good dental hygiene and oral care practices. In order to improve oral health behaviors, dentists and dental hygienists should routinely inform, inspire, and evaluate their patients