Determination of the oxygen consumption in the gingival tissue of diabetic patients

The research was planned to study the gingival condition of diabetics clinically, to estimate gingival tissue respiration in diabetes and to clarify the effect of severity of the disease of the gingiva. Present results revealed an increase in the pocket depth, loss of attachment and tooth mobility in the diabetic groups [controlled and uncontrolled diabetics] as compared with the non-diabetic persons. There is an increase in the gingival index in the diabetic group. The oxygen consumption of the gingival tissue of the controlled and uncontrolled diabetics was significantly decreased as compared to that of the non-diabetic subjects. Explanation of these results was discussed and explained