TREATMENT OF ORAL DISEASES IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

This article analyzes modern approaches to the treatment of oral diseases in patients with diabetes mellitus based on scientific literature, clinical guidelines, and international consensus documents. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, significantly impacting oral health. Patients with diabetes have an elevated risk of developing periodontitis, dental caries, xerostomia, oral infections, and delayed wound healing. The article examines the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral diseases, the impact of hyperglycemia on periodontal tissues and immune response, the specific considerations for treatment planning in this patient population, methods of nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy, the use of systemic antibiotics and hostmodulating agents, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between dentists and endocrinologists. Special attention is given to prevention strategies and the integration of oral health care into comprehensive diabetes management.