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Abstract Materials and methods: Sixty five recently extracted teeth, Forty five teeth extracted from patients having diabetes for at least (8-10) years (group A). Control group has 20 teeth extracted from healthy patients (group B). No gender, occupational, social or residential predilection. All patients signed a consent sheet. Patients selected were of age ranging between (20-40) years old (mean age 30 years). Decalcification of extracted teeth was done and stained using a Hematoxylin and Eosin stain. A blood samples were taken from patients to be tested for Glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, Ionized Calcium level, Serum alkaline phosphatase ALP, Fasting blood sugar and complete blood picture. Histopathological examination of pulp chamber and root canals was done by light microscope to determine pulpal changes. Statistical analysis of numerical data was done |