Type 2 diabetes accelerates jawbone loss and causes tooth loss

The Medical News · 3h ago

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder whose global burden continues to rise. Beyond its systemic effects, T2D compromises skeletal health and markedly worsens loss of alveolar bone—the bone that anchors teeth—leading to tooth loosening, increased mobility, and eventual tooth loss.

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Type 2 diabetes accelerates jawbone loss and causes tooth loss

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