New research has identified the ways that differences in diabetes-related blood markers impact gum bleeding scores, even in patients with good plaque control.
As reported by The Probe, the research analysed the relationships between blood markers, oral indicators, and oral hygiene habits in patients with type 2 diabetes. It found that even in patients with reduced plaque, higher HbA1c (blood sugar) and C-reactive protein sensitivity levels were associated with increased gum bleeding.
This shows that, although plaque control is fundamental in preventing gum bleeding, patients with high blood markers had higher rates of gum bleeding – even which plaque control was comparable to those with lower blood markers.
As a result of this, the researchers recommend introducing personalised plaque control routines and targets for patients with diabetes, and incorporate blood-marker targets in patients with type 2 diabetes – with the aim for dental and medical professionals to collaborate to help manage these patients, rather than providing one-off referrals.
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