Oral Status of Diabetic Children in Casablanca (Case-
Control Study)
Volume 2 - Issue 3
Benkirane L1*, Al Jalil Z2, Najjar K3, Lagouirah W4 and Bousfiha B5
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- 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Casablanca, Hassan II university, Casablanca, Morocco
- 2 Specialist, Pediatric Dentistry Service, Casablanca, Morocco
- 3,4 Private practice, Casablanca, Morocco
- 5 Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Casablanca, Hassan II university, Casablanca, Morocco
*Corresponding author:
Benkirane L, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Casablanca,
Hassan II university, Casablanca, Morocco
Received: January 22, 2019 Published: February 04, 2019
DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2018.02.000140
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to assess the oral health status of diabetic children in comparison with a control group, to appreciate
the impact of diabetes mellitus and its treatment on oral and dental health and to test their knowledge regarding oral hygiene.
Material and Methods: This transversal epidemiological study with comparative purpose was conducted on 100 diabetic
children aged 2 to 16 years followed in the service of the University Hospital of Pediatrics II HAROUCHI and within the association
“Hayat” to support children with diabetes, and 100 healthy model children aged 3-15 years from two public schools and one private
school. Through a questioning and an oral examination, the parameters of diabetes, oral and dental hygiene, and the dental status
were determined.
Results: The DMF index was more pronounced in the patient group (2.933) than in the control group (1.798) with a statistically
significant difference (p = 0.002). The mean Plaque index was 1.338 for the patient group versus 1.542 for the control group. In the
group of sick children and tartar was present in 62% of cases.
Conclusion: In the waning of this study, it was shown that diabetes has a significant impact on teeth and oral health of children.
Following these results, the oral care needs are high among the population of children with diabetes.
Keywords:Diabetes Mellitus; children; Dental Caries
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