Periodontitis

Management of periodontitis

| 05.5.2025

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has developed a step-by-step treatment plan for managing periodontitis (gum disease). Treatment is divided into 4 main steps: Step 1: Personal care and professional…

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How is diabetes a risk factor for periodontitis?

| 05.5.2025

If you have uncontrolled diabetes, you are at higher risk of developing periodontitis. Here is a breakdown of the key pathways that diabetes can cause which can impact your gum…

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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