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Short-term effects of photodynamic therapy on periodontal status and glycemic control of patients with diabetes Short-term effects of photodynamic therapy on periodontal status and glycemic control of patients with diabetes |
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English |
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Abstract |
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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Several
studies have shown a possible systemic impact of periodontal infection, including
poor glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Recently, photodynamic therapy
(PDT) was used to successfully treat periodontal infection. PDT provides a broad
spectrum antimicrobial efficacy with no local or systemic side effects. The
objective of this study was to examine the effect of the adjunctive use of PDT on
periodontal status and glycemic control of patients with diabetes and
periodontitis. METHODS: Forty-five patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate to
severe chronic periodontitis were selected and randomly assigned to one of the
following three treatment modalities (15 subjects each): scaling and root planing
(SRP) only, SRP plus systemic doxycycline, and SRP plus PDT. The plaque and
bleeding scores, probing depth, clinical attachment level, and glycosylated
hemoglobin (HbA1c) level were recorded at baseline and 3 months after periodontal
treatment. Descriptive statistics, the paired t test, and analysis of variance
(ANOVA) were used for data analysis. RESULTS: Statistically significant
differences in the mean probing depth, clinical attachment level, plaque deposit,
and bleeding on probing were found between baseline and 12 weeks post-treatment
for all groups. No significant differences in periodontal parameters and glucose
levels were detected among the three groups. Reduction in the mean HbA1c level
after treatment was observed in all groups but was only significant for the SRP
plus doxycycline group. CONCLUSION: The results of the present study indicate
that PDT does not benefit conventional non-surgical periodontal therapy in
patients with diabetes. |
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Journal Name |
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. J Periodontol |
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Volume |
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10 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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2009 AH
2009 AD |
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Article |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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Researchers
| محمد الزهراني | Zahrani, Mohammad | Investigator | Doctorate | |
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