Comprehensive oral rehabilitation in a patient with diabetes mellitus: a surgical, periodontal, and prosthetic approach for the recovery of masticatory function and the prevention of malnutrition

Authors

  • Anahí Vargas-Pico Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, de la Salud y de la Vida, Escuela de Odontología. Quito, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2351-7748
  • Eduardo Salazar Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, de la Salud y de la Vida, Escuela de Odontología. Quito, Ecuador.
  • Náthaly Román-Galeano Universidad UTE, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC). Quito, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6417-5550
  • Martín Campuzano Donoso Universidad UTE, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC). Quito, Ecuador. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5317-8548

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/reh.v35i3.6001

Keywords:

removable partial denture, oral rehabilitation, partially edentulous arch, fixed partial denture, case report

Abstract

This case report highlights the dental rehabilitation of a patient with controlled diabetes mellitus, emphasizing the importance of oral health in overall well-being. The treatment involved periodontal therapy, fixed and removable prostheses, and precision attachments to restore aesthetics and masticatory function. Significant improvements in oral health, function, and quality of life were achieved, along with stabilization of periodontal health after five months of follow-up. The case underscores the role of proper masticatory function in preventing malnutrition, especially in diabetic patients, where poorly controlled oral health can exacerbate systemic conditions. An interdisciplinary approach is critical in addressing both functional and aesthetic needs, improving both oral and systemic health outcomes for diabetic patients.

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Author Biographies

Anahí Vargas-Pico, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, de la Salud y de la Vida, Escuela de Odontología. Quito, Ecuador.

Autora principal del caso

Eduardo Salazar, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, de la Salud y de la Vida, Escuela de Odontología. Quito, Ecuador.

Autor

Náthaly Román-Galeano, Universidad UTE, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC). Quito, Ecuador.

Autora

Martín Campuzano Donoso, Universidad UTE, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC). Quito, Ecuador.

           

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2025-09-30

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Vargas-Pico A, Salazar E, Román-Galeano N, Campuzano Donoso M. Comprehensive oral rehabilitation in a patient with diabetes mellitus: a surgical, periodontal, and prosthetic approach for the recovery of masticatory function and the prevention of malnutrition. Rev Estomatol Herediana [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 30 [cited 2025 Oct. 3];35(3):277-83. Available from: http://44.198.254.164/index.php/REH/article/view/6001

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Vol. 35 No. 3 (2025): Julio-septiembre

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CASE REPORTS

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