LIFE QUALITY OF DIABETICS AFFECTED BY PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Authors: Costorel Cristina, Danila I

Abstract:

The evaluation of the quality of life of diabetics affected by periodontal disease as a community study method offers valuable in formations regarding their opinions upon their complex pathology. This article aims to confirm once again the connection between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease and to outline the importance of life quality evaluation for patients with diabetes and periodontal disease. The study estimates the social dimension of life quality of diabetics using questionnaires related to social and psychological aspects of life quality, their oral hygiene habits, related to their metabolic control and the obesity.

Keywords:
  • diabetes mellitus
  • PERIODONTAL DISEASE
  • quality of life