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ea0032p417 | Diabetes | ECE2013

Association between periodontal disease and vitamin D status in a type 1 diabetic population

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...