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Key finding
Following SRP and Vitamin D supplementation there was a measurably critical reduction in every one of the periodontal clinical indicators in both groups.
This study investigated the effects of Vitamin D3 supplementation alongside scaling and root planing in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and periodontitis, finding significant improvements in periodontal health indicators.
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Extended (5–20+ y)
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This study investigated the effects of Vitamin D3 supplementation alongside scaling and root planing in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and periodontitis, finding significant improvements in periodontal health indicators.
Improving periodontal health in patients with diabetes is crucial as it can influence overall health outcomes. This study suggests that adding Vitamin D3 supplementation to standard dental treatments could provide additional benefits, potentially reducing complications associated with both diabetes and periodontal disease.
Unclear effectiveness of Vitamin D3 supplementation Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics Potential confounding factors not controlled for
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G R, Nubesh SK, Ramesh K, Indrajit K, Syed SHQ, Pavithra RS. Vitamin D3 Supplementation as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2023;15(Suppl 1):S346-S349. doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_543_22
Plaque Index decreased by 11.6 units (p=0.001)
Gingival Bleeding Index decreased by 10 units (p=0.001)
Probing Pocket Depth decreased by 2.5 mm (p=0.001)
Clinical Attachment Level increased by 2 mm (p=0.001)
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This study contributes evidence to Vitamin D supplementation and Clinical attachment level, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Periodontal probing depth, and 3 more.
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Vitamin D supplementation → Clinical attachment level
Vitamin D supplementation → Clinical attachment level
Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Vitamin D supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Vitamin D supplementation → Periodontal probing depth
Vitamin D supplementation → Periodontal probing depth
Vitamin D supplementation → Plaque Index (PI)
Vitamin D supplementation → Plaque Index (PI)
Vitamin D supplementation → Reduction in Gingival Bleeding Index following SRP and Vitamin D supplementation
Vitamin D supplementation → Reduction in Gingival Bleeding Index following SRP and Vitamin D supplementation
Vitamin D supplementation → Serum concentration of vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation → Serum concentration of vitamin D
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This study contributes to evidence on Vitamin D supplementation and Serum concentration of vitamin D, Vitamin D supplementation and Fasting Glucose.
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Measures Serum concentration of vitamin D as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Vitamin D supplementation evidence base.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum concentration of vitamin D.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Serum concentration of vitamin D
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Vitamin D supplementation for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Periodontal probing depth.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Periodontal probing depth
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Plaque Index (PI).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Plaque Index (PI)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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