BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic disease, is a public health problem that
affects 8.5% adult population worldwide. The number of adults with DM has risen sharply …

This article aims to narrate the various oral complications in individuals suffering from
diabetes mellitus. Google search for “diabetes mellitus and oral complications” was done …

Physiological whole saliva is a unique body fluid constantly washing the mucous
membranes of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Saliva is a clear, slightly acidic mucinous …

Imbalances in the oral microbial community have been associated with reduced
cardiovascular and metabolic health. A possible mechanism linking the oral microbiota to …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry mouth syndrome or xerostomia is defined as decreased
salivary flow or hypofunction of salivary glands. Its origins are multicausal and might be the …

Diabetes is often accompanied by dysfunction of salivary glands. However, the molecular
mechanism remains unclear. The mechanisms that underlie diabetic hyposalivation were …

Polydipsia and xerostomia are the most common complications that seriously affect oral
health in patients with diabetes. However, to date, there is no effective treatment for diabetic …

Objective Among the oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus (DM), salivary alterations stand
out when considering that they can be linked to environmental changes that prompt other …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been associated with salivary disorders such as
xerostomia and hyposalivation. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of …

Objective Diabetes mellitus causes deterioration in the body, including serious damage of
the oral cavity related to salivary gland dysfunction, characterised by hyposalivation and …