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519 - Dental Treatment Considerations for Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report

Saturday, May 25, 2024
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

    Presenting Author(s)

  • Tommy Vu, DDS

    Resident
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    University of Michigan
    Fenton, Michigan, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • LK

    Litsa Karaouzas, DDS, MS

    Mott Children's Health Center

    • Program Director(s)

  • YY

    Yu-Ju Yang, DDS

    Dept of Child & Adolescent Dentistry, Mott Children's Health Center
    Flint, Michigan, United States

Abstract: Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that impacts insulin producing cells. It is a life-long condition that must be management closely and can have systemic complications left untreated. Management of Type 1 Diabetes require blood glucose monitoring and access to a multidisciplinary pediatric diabetes team. Considerations for dental treatment include recognizing and managing possible complications (hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic episodes). Advanced considerations and guidelines should be addressed for dental treatment with sedation or general anesthesia. This case report details the assessment and dental treatment for a 4-year-old individual with Type 1 Diabetes.