MEDICO-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ORAL DISEASES IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a persistent metabolic disorder that is frequently associated with a wide range of oral health complications. This study presents the results of a clinical and epidemiological analysis involving 146 participants, including 126 patients diagnosed with T2DM and 20 conditionally healthy individuals. The study investigates oral hygiene status, the structure of dental care, frequency of dental visits, and socio-demographic factors influencing oral health among individuals with T2DM.