A relação entre a periodontite e a diabetes: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Diabetes and periodontitis share a complex and bidirectional relationship, which is important to understand to ensure the oral and general health of individuals. OBJECTIVES: To investigate and analyze the bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes, highlighting the pathophysiological mechanisms and the mutual impacts of these conditions on the patient's general health. METHODOLOGY: Bibliographical research, with a qualitative approach and exploratory character in the period from 2020 to 2023 with a search for articles in the databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Pubmed, Google Scholar among other publications in the area of health using descriptors : DI diabetes; PA periodontitis; BC glycemia; glycated hemoglobin GH. RESULTS: The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is well established and involves a complex interaction between the two conditions. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the supporting tissues of the teeth, while diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood. CONCLUSION: For diabetic patients, preventive care, such as regular visits to the dentist, adequate oral hygiene and monitoring blood glucose levels, are essential. Effective management of both conditions can significantly improve quality of life and reduce associated complications. Therefore, understanding and treating the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is a crucial step towards integrated and optimized health.