Periodontitis and diabetes are most common diseases and have some significant relationship. In the present study, the researchers aimed to report that non-surgical periodontal treatment led to regression of type 2 diabetes. Study design A prospective, single-blind, longitudinal randomized clinical trial was carried out includes 90 patients. Inclusion criteria of the patients were type 2 diabetes and generalized chronic periodontitis.
Methods At baseline time interval, removal of supragingival deposits was carried out by the ultrasonic scaler for both treatment and control groups. Oral hygiene instructions were indicated and mouth debridement- scaling and root planning was carried out for the treatment group. The periodontal examination was carried out for the patients at baseline, 3rd and 6th-month intervals for both treatment and control group. The parameters recorded include…
