BRANDAO, Dayse Francis L M O; SILVA, Ana Paula Guimarães    PENTEADO, Luiz Alexandre Moura. Bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) []. 2011, 10, 2, pp. 117-120. ISSN 1677-3888.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of chronic nature, which results from a disturbance in the metabolism of carbohydrates because the insulin does not exert its metabolic eff ects. Periodontal disease can be defined as a process of infection and inflammation that destroys tissue protection and support of the teeth. Diabetes has been widely regarded as an important risk factor for periodontal disease, in turn, periodontitis difficult to control diabetes, is considered the most important oral complication of diabetes. These diseases have a bidirectional relationship in which diabetes promotes the development of periodontal disease. If this disease is not going to be treat, worst is going to be the metabolic control of diabetes. It is, therefore, aim of this study the review of the literature about this relationship and the possible behaviors of the dental patient.

: Diabetes mellitus; Periodontal diseases; Oral health.