The relationship between oral health behavior and oral hygiene in diabetes

Background and aim: Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease that is closely related to oral manifestations because it is related to oral hygiene which is influenced by behavior in maintaining oral health. The purpose of this review is to find the relationship between oral health behavior and oral hygiene in diabetes.

Purpose: Determine the relationship between oral health behavior and oral hygiene in diabetes.

Methods: Literature searches and reviews were conducted through various scientific journal databases using the phrases “diabetes mellitus”, “oral hygiene”, and “oral health behavior” were used to search studies that had been published since 2021 and examined oral manifestation on diabetes mellitus disease patients.

Result: Oral health behaviors are closely linked to oral hygiene, as people with diabetes mellitus experience poor oral manifestations due to uncontrolled blood glucose levels. This condition is caused by a blockage in the oxygen supply to the oral tissues, creating an environment conducive to bacterial growth and decreased salivary flow can trigger plaque buildup.

Conclusion: By 16 journals reviewed, oral health is closely related to systemic conditions, especially glycemic control or the severity of diabetes mellitus because the occurrence of diabetic angiopathy and decreased salivary flow causes more plaque buildup.