ea0041gp79 | Diabetes | ECE2016
Carrilho Eunice
, Coelho Ana
, Paula Anabela
, Caramelo Francisco
, Silva Mario
, Carrilho Francisco
, Melo Miguel
, Barros Luisa
, Batista Carla
, Botelho Filomena
, Ferreira Marques
Introduction: The microvascular complications of diabetes and consequent autonomic neuropathy may cause changes in salivas secretion and composition. Hyperglycemic levels can also contribute to various oral pathological changes due to alteration of fungi or bacterial flora and dental biofilm surface, leading to the onset of candidiasis, periodontitis and dental caries. The aim of this study was to determine total bacterial load of saliva and dental biofilm of diabetic pa...