Qualitative and quantitative exfoliative cytology of normal oral mucosa in type 2 diabetic patients.

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to emphasize the relevance of exfoliative cytology as an additional tool to aid in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

Materials & Methods: This is a comparative cross-sectional study. Oral smears were obtained from 10 diabetic patients and 10 healthy individuals.