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T1DM Pregnancy Linked to Gum Inflammation

Pregnant patients with type 1 diabetes had higher bleeding-on-probing and plaque levels than healthy controls in a small pilot study, though most other periodontal measures did not differ significantly between groups.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

  • 4 min

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Objective:

To assess periodontal health in pregnant patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) compared to healthy controls.

Key Findings:
  • Patients with T1DM had higher mean bleeding-on-probing rates (30% vs 20%) and higher mean plaque index values (27% vs 14%) compared to controls.
  • Exploratory measures of periodontal wound area were larger in the T1DM group but not statistically significant.
  • HbA1c levels were significantly higher in the T1DM group (5.8% vs 5.1%).
  • Older age and longer duration of T1DM were associated with greater periodontal inflammatory burden.
  • Inflammatory markers showed mixed results, with no statistically significant differences between groups.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • Small sample size (15 patients per group) limits statistical power and generalizability.
  • Cross-sectional design precludes causal inference.
  • Multiple variables analyzed without correction for multiple comparisons.
  • Study conducted between 2012 and 2014 may limit applicability to current T1DM management practices.
  • Did not adjust for oral hygiene behaviors, dental-care utilization, socioeconomic status, or frequency of prior dental care.
Conclusion:

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T1DM Pregnancy Linked to Gum Inflammation

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

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