ea0032p417 | Diabetes | ECE2013
Ramos Laura
, Casanova Leticia
, Piedra Maria
, Munoz Pedro
, Teresa Maria
, , Garcia-Unzueta
, Amado Jose Antonio
Background and aims: Periodontal disease (PD) is a chronic inflammatory condition where the key feature is the alveolar bone loss. Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor in the occurrence of PD and vitamin D has been found to play a role in the development of diseases such as PD for its immunomoduratory and anti-inflammatory effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between PD and vitamin D levels in type 1 diabetic patients.S...