P-453: Oral health conditions in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: analysis of the gamelitto project
V Vargas, T C Fraga Mendonça, M L Almeida Gianetti, G Fleury Seixas, L Inagaki Nomura, K NartisAbstract
Introduction
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition that can affect oral health and is associated with a higher risk of dental caries, gingivitis, and xerostomia, as well as being an important predictive factor for tooth loss in young adults. In this context, a multidisciplinary approach is essential for the prevention and control of these changes.
Objectives
Sixteen children were seen at the Pediatric Dentistry outpatient clinic of a Public University in southern Brazil, and data were collected on age, sex, oral conditions, and deleterious habits
Methods
The average age was 9.6 years, with a predominance of females (62.5%). Only two children (12.6%) had dental caries lesions, and one child had gingivitis. The presence of deleterious habits was observed, notably mouth breathing (25%) and the use of artificial pacifiers (25%). Malocclusion was identified in 25% of the children. Regarding oral hygiene, 100% used fluoride toothpaste; 56% brushed their teeth twice a day and 56% did not use dental floss
Results
The average age was 9.6 years, with a predominance of females (62.5%). Only two children (12.6%) had dental caries lesions, and one child had gingivitis. The presence of deleterious habits was observed, notably mouth breathing (25%) and the use of artificial pacifiers (25%). Malocclusion was identified in 25% of the children. Regarding oral hygiene, 100% used fluoride toothpaste; 56% brushed their teeth twice a day and 56% did not use dental floss.
Conclusions
The children presented good oral condition, with rates lower than those found in national epidemiological surveys, possibly due to multidisciplinary monitoring and health education actions. However, hygiene habits, especially the use of dental floss, proved to be insufficient, indicating the need to intensify educational actions to promote oral health in children with type 1 diabetes.