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The oral complications of diabetes mellitus are generally considered to be no more than inevitable annoyances and, as such, have been the subject of relatively few scientific and clinical studies. This review highlights both the known correlations between oral disease and diabetes mellitus, such as those involving supporting tissues and oral mucosa, and those that are still a matter of debate, such as dental caries. In all cases, we carefully analyzed the pathogenesis of the disorder with a view to establishing a possible therapeutic approach, an aspect that currently appears to be overlooked. In view of the fact that the treatment of certain oral conditions, in particular periodontal disease, has been reported to improve metabolic control in diabetic patients, we conclude that diabetes mellitus-related oral diseases deserve adequate recognition and further investigation.
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Received: 15 September 2000 / Accepted in revised form: 15 June 2001
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Ponte, E., Tabaj, D., Maglione, M. et al. Diabetes mellitus and oral disease. Acta Diabetol 38, 57–62 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005920170014
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