Diabetes mellitus em pacientes com síndrome de Down - características de interesse odontológico Diabetes mellitus manifestation in Downʼs syndrome patients - significant aspects in dentistry

The Down’s syndrome is caused by a genetic disturb and presents some systemic factors that act on oral manifestations, like the development and expression of the periodontal disease. Syste mic diseases, just like diabetes mellitus , are known for increase the periodontal disease risk, mainly in patients without metabolic control. Thus, the purpose of this literature review is to evaluate the relationship between Down’s syndrome and diabetes mellitus , so that the dentist can be alert about the importance of the correct treatment planning and the multidisciplinary approach that must be carried out.