ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which favours the progression of dental caries and affects the oral health. Studies have revealed that diabetic condition affects salivary electrolytes concentration contributing to demineralization of the teeth. This study was carried out to evaluate the impact of age in diabetes affecting oral health. We wanted to compare calcium and phosphate level in diabetic and non-diabetic patients and its impact on prevalence of dental caries.METHODSA total of 96 patients were examined and divided into groups of age 20-39 yrs. with and without caries and 40-64 yrs. with and without caries. After obtaining their consent, diabetic status was assessed. Patients were divided into diabetic and non-diabetic groups based on diabetic status and inclusion criteria. The groups were further subdivided into with caries and without caries. The dental caries was assessed using Decayed, Missing, Filled Tooth (DMFT) Index.RESULTSCalcium and phosphate ions are significantly reduced in caries active young diabetic patients (4A). In this study it showed that salivary calcium and phosphate ions in type II diabetic patients directly influence the prevalence of caries in young diabetic patients when compare to old patients.CONCLUSIONSThus, within the limitations of the study, impact of calcium and phosphate ions in type II diabetic patients had much more influence on young diabetic patients when compared to old patients.