ArticleJournal of dental sciences2023
Morphological analysis of the impact of diabetes on gingival capillaries with non-invasive blood flow scope - A preliminary study.
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- Gingival Blood Vessels in Smokers and Nonsmokers: A Scoping Review.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Innovations in microsurgery: The role of non-invasive blood perfusion imaging-A review and framework.Clinical advances in periodontics · 2026Review
- Gingival Blood Flow Velocity by Video Capillaroscopy as an Indicator of Gingival Inflammation.Cureus · 2025Article
- Non-invasive and quantitative methods for assessment of blood flow in periodontal and oral soft tissues: a systematic review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background/purpose: Diabetes mellitus (DM) induces microangiopathy in various tissues, leading to several complications. However, limited studies have reported the impact of diabetes on gingival capillaries. The aim of this study was to investigate the morphological evaluation and to analyze the influence of diabetes on gingival capillaries. Materials and methods: Medical interviews and periodontal examinations were performed on 29 patients with periodontitis. The subjects were divided into two groups: those with or without type 2 diabetes (DM or non-DM group). Gingival capillary density and morphology in the buccal marginal gingiva were evaluated using a capillary blood flow scope (magnification: × 560). Results: Probing pocket depth, plaque index, and gingival index were not significantly different between the DM and non-DM groups. The mean HbA1c was 7.9 ± 1.5% in the DM group (n = 14). Using an oral moisturizing gel as immersion agent, gingival capillaries can be observed under high magnification. The gingival capillary density was 10.5 ± 3.9/mm Conclusion: The present study first documented the morphological abnormalities of gingival capillaries in patients with type 2 diabetes using the capillary blood flow scope. Gingival capillary density might not be affected by diabetes.
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