Laporan Kasus: Xerostomia pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a multifactorial disease that usually caused by disorders of the endocrine system and marked by an increase in blood glucose levels. Diabetes Melitus can cause changes in oral conditions such as xerostomia. The aim of this journal is to report case of xerostomia in DM Tipe II patient who consume Metformin routinely. A 47 years old female patient presented dry mouth and chapped lips. The patient diagnosed with xerostomia. The treatment given to patient is dental health education to maintain oral hygiene, routine dental checks up and consumption of xylitol gum.