Preoperative HbA1c and Blood Glucose Measurements in Diabetes Mellitus before Oral Surgery and Implantology Treatments.

Diabetes mellitus has become a worldwide epidemic and is frequently accompanied by a number of complications proportional to the duration of hyperglycemia. The aim of this narrative review is to assess the most up-to-date guidelines on DM provided by both diabetes and dental associations. Furthermore, to gather evidence on the uni/bidirectional relationships of elevated HbA1c levels on dental surgery, implantology, bone augmentation, and periodontology and to demonstrate the importance of measuring HbA1c levels before invasive dental treatments. HbA1c and blood glucose measurements are a minimally invasive method for preventing complications in diabetes mellitus. The authors conducted a literature review to determine which oral conditions are affected by diabetes mellitus. MEDLINE served as a source with the use of a specific search key. Regarding oral complications of diabetes, prevention is the most vital factor. With this publication, we hope to assist physicians and dentists to make prompt diagnoses and to help in recognizing various oral manifestations of diabetes and follow the existing guidelines.

Sobrevida, éxito, y efecto en la calidad de vida del tratamiento con sobredentadura mandibular en el Servicio de Especialidades Dentales, Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán, Chile: estudio clínico prospectivo de 11 casos. Parte I / Survival, success, and effect on the quality of life of the treatment with mandibular overdenture in the Dental Specialties Service, Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán, Chile: prospective clinical study of 11 cases. Part I

RESUMEN: En los hospitales públicos chilenos, los pacientes desdentados mandibulares pueden ser tratados con una Sobredentadura-Mucosoportada, Implanto-Retenida (SMIR). Para tal fin, se adaptaron los lineamientos del plan piloto "Programa de Prestaciones Valoradas. Odontología 2012 Ministerio de Salud", en ausencia de una Guía Ministerial. El objetivo de esta serie de casos fue evaluar si la implementación y adaptación del plan piloto del tratamiento con SMIR mejoró la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Se evaluaron sobrevida, éxito implantario, e impacto en la calidad de vida. Los resultados indican una sobrevida y éxito implantario del 100% y una mejora de la calidad de vida. Conclusión: el tratamiento con SMIR mejora la calidad de vida de los pacientes, en el servicio público.

ABSTRACT: In Chilean public hospitals, patients with Complete Edentulous Mandible are treated with Implant-Retained and Mucosa-supported Overdenture (IRMO). For this purpose, the guidelines of the pilot plan "Valued Benefits Program in Dentistry 2012, Ministry of Health" have been adapted. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether these adapted protocols have been successful. We measured implant survival and success, and impact on quality of life with OHIP-14 criteria. Results indicate 100% implant survival and success and improved quality of life. Conclusion: IRMO improves patients' quality of life in public services.