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| Year : 2020 | Volume
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Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis: Relevance of the Diabolic Duo in India
Sumidha Bansal1, Sangeeta Dhir2, Subhash Kumar Wangnoo3
1 Department of Periodontology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
2 Department of Dentistry and Clinical Research, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
3 Apollo Centre for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Sangeeta Dhir
Department of Dentistry and Clinical Research, Max Super Speciality Hospital, 2 Press Enclave Road, Saket, New Delhi
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/am.am_118_20
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Diabetes and periodontitis are highly prevalent diseases. Chronic nature, along with shared risk factors, magnifies the complexity of both the diseases. Periodontal treatment results in clinically relevant reductions in HbA1c, and the presence of diabetes worsens the periodontal health and vice-versa. This paper presents an overview on the pathogenic mechanisms, impact of intervention, and significance of interprofessional collaborations for holistic management in diabetes and periodontitis.
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