title: Diabetes and periodontal diseases. Committee on Research, Science and Therapy. American Academy of Periodontology.
abstract: This position paper on diabetes mellitus was prepared by the Research, Science and Therapy Committee of The American Academy of Periodontology. It is intended to: 1) update members of the dental profession on the diagnosis and medical management of patients with diabetes mellitus; 2) summarize current knowledge on the relation between diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases; 3) provide an overview of factors in diabetic patients relevant to understanding the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases in these subjects; 4) outline special considerations associated with treatment of periodontal diseases in diabetic patients; and 5) discuss possible approaches to the management of diabetic emergencies in the dental office.
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced / Q000378:metabolism; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced; D003094:Collagen