Javed F, Al-Askar M, Al-Rasheed A, Babay N, Galindo-Moreno P, Al-Hezaimi K. Comparison of self-perceived oral health, periodontal inflammatory conditions and socioeconomic status in individuals with and without prediabetes.Am J Med Sci. 2012 Aug;344(2):100-4.

INTRODUCTION: The aim was to compare the self-perceived oral health, periodontal inflammatory conditions and socioeconomic status (SES) in patients with and without prediabetes.

METHODS:

: Thirty-nine individuals [19 patients with prediabetes (test group) and 20 control individuals (control group)], at least 20 years old were included. Plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth (4 to <6 mm and ≥6 mm) and number of missing teeth were recorded. Fasting blood glucose levels were recorded, and marginal bone loss was measured on radiographs. SES, education status, self-perceived oral health, family history of diabetes and tobacco habits were also investigated.

RESULTS:

: Mean ages of individuals in the test and control groups were 40.6 and 42.3 years, respectively. Plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth (4 to <6 mm and ≥6 mm) and number of missing teeth were higher in the test group as compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Premolar and molar marginal bone loss was higher in the test group as compared with the control group (P < 0.001). Self-perceived bleeding gums was more often reported by individuals in the test group as compared with the control group. A poor SES and education status was higher among individuals in the test group as compared with the control group (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS:

: Self-perceived gingival bleeding and clinical periodontal inflammation were severe in patients with prediabetes as compared with controls. An underprivileged SES aggravated periodontal conditions in patients with prediabetes.