Abstract

JUAREZ, Rolando P  and  LOPEZ, Julia F. Tratamiento dental en pacientes con cetoacidosis diabética: Caso clínico. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2007, vol.45, n.1, pp.113-115. ISSN 0001-6365.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a state of absolute or relative insulin deficiency. It  is seen primarily in patients with type 1 diabetes. The most common causes are underlying infection, disruption of insulin treatment, and new onset of diabetes. DKA is typically characterized by hyperglycemia and acidosis with ketonemia and ketonuria. We reported a case of dental abscess in a patient with DKA. Recognition and treatment of precipitating factors and frequent monitoring of patients are considered the most crucial aspects of the management of DKA.

Keywords : diabetes; ketoacidosis; precipitating factors; dento-alveolar infection..