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Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Reduces IL-17 in Diabetic Patients

Última actualización 22 de julio de 2026

Key finding

GI decreased from 1.24 ± 0.36 to 0.85 ± 0.25 (p = 0.03)

This study investigated the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on plasma IL-17 levels in chronic periodontitis patients with well-controlled type II diabetes. It found significant improvements in gingival and plaque indices.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on plasma IL-17 levels in chronic periodontitis patients with well-controlled type II diabetes. It found significant improvements in gingival and plaque indices.

Clinical relevance

Improving periodontal health is crucial for patients with diabetes, as it can help manage oral inflammation and potentially reduce systemic complications. The findings suggest that non-surgical periodontal therapy can be an effective intervention for enhancing oral health in this population, which may contribute to better overall health outcomes.

Keep in mind

Non-randomized design may introduce bias Sample size not specified, affecting generalizability Short follow-up period limits long-term conclusions

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Vishnu JS, Arun S, Elizabeth K, Aswathy K, Aneesh A, Aneesh S. The Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Plasma IL-17 Levels in Chronic Periodontitis Patients with Well-Controlled Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Dentistry Journal. 2018;6(2):19. doi:10.3390/dj6020019

Efectos Principales

Gingival Index decreased from 1.24 ± 0.36 to 0.85 ± 0.25 (p = 0.03)

Plaque Index decreased from 1.32 ± 0.40 to 0.86 ± 0.19 (p = 0.05)

Clinical Attachment Level decreased from 3.02 ± 0.68 to 2.65 ± 0.59 (p = 0.05)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Clinical attachment level, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Gingival Index (GI), and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Non-surgical periodontal treatment

Primary outcomes

  • Clinical attachment level
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • Gingival Index (GI)

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 64

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

555

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Clinical attachment level

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
76
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 10 estudios
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Gingival Index (GI)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Gingival Index (GI)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Gingival Index (GI)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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HbA1c

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → HbA1c

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
70
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
56
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 10 estudios
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Interleukin-17 (IL-17)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Interleukin-17 (IL-17)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Interleukin-17 (IL-17)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Plaque Index (PI)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Plaque Index (PI)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Plaque Index (PI)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
82
Strong
ImpactScore™
93
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
86
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 7 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Gingival Index significantly improved (p = 0.03)
  • Plaque Index significantly improved (p = 0.05)
  • Clinical Attachment Level significantly improved (p = 0.05)
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with chronic periodontitis
  • Patients with well-controlled type II diabetes
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to uncontrolled diabetes patients
  • Findings are based on a non-randomized study design
  • Long-term effects of therapy were not assessed
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Non-randomized design may introduce bias
  • Sample size not specified, affecting generalizability
  • Short follow-up period limits long-term conclusions

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Clinical attachment level, Non-surgical periodontal treatment and HbA1c.

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Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve clinical attachment level?

Strong Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve Clinical attachment level.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Clinical attachment level

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve plaque index (pi)?

Strong Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Plaque Index (PI).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Plaque Index (PI)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.9 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve gingival index (gi)?

Strong Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Gingival Index (GI).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Gingival Index (GI)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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