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Glycemic control in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients through non-surgical periodontal therapy – a randomized controlled trial was conducted over a period of three years (2019 – 2021). This project involved the screening phase where adult population were screened for type-2 diabetes having periodontal problems followed by a trial phase where the selected individuals were randomized in two tests and a control group. The test groups were intervened with the scaling with root planning covered by an antibiotic, and other alone with scaling and root planning. It was learnt that non-surgical periodontal therapy in the form of scaling and root planning helps achieve glycemic control as indicated by HbA1c levels after three and six months.
This project was a joint venture by the Department of Community Dentistry, Periodontology, National Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology (NICE) and Dow Diagnostic Lab (DDRL) under the umbrella of Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi. This was the only project from Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) particularly from Pakistan that was cited by the Cochrane Oral Health Group – UK. The NICE- UK guidelines for diabase management were updated after informed by the Cochrane Review. For detailed findings of this project click on this video message or follow link on our official social media: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BzhDpGTVv/
Also check details on: https://www.periodiabetes.org/research/treating-periodontitis-can-help-improve-blood-sugar-control-in-people-with-diabetes/
