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Zinc and magnesium improve periodontal treatment outcomes in diabetes.

Última actualización 5 de julio de 2026

Key finding

PPD decreased from 3.1 ± 0.7 to 2.1 ± 0.3 mm after treatment.

This study evaluated the effects of zinc gluconate and magnesium oxide as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of zinc gluconate and magnesium oxide as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Clinical relevance

Periodontal disease is common in patients with type 2 diabetes and can exacerbate diabetes complications. By demonstrating that zinc gluconate and magnesium oxide may improve periodontal outcomes, this study highlights a potential adjunctive therapy that could enhance overall management of oral health in diabetic patients, ultimately contributing to better systemic health.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes due to lack of p-values. Cohort design limits causal inference. Sample size and demographic characteristics may affect generalizability.

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José CA, Mónica F, María SLB, et al. The use of zinc gluconate and magnesium oxide as a complementary treatment to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24:892. doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04688-7

Efectos Principales

Periodontal probing depth decreased by 1 mm in the intervention group.

Bleeding on probing reduced from 0.5 to 0.05 in the treatment group.

Periodontal inflamed surface area decreased by 406.8 mm³ after treatment.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Non-surgical periodontal treatment, Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide and Bleeding on probing, Dentobacterial plaque index, Periodontal inflamed surface area, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Non-surgical periodontal treatment

Primary outcomes

  • Bleeding on probing
  • Dentobacterial plaque index
  • Periodontal inflamed surface area

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

9

Evidence pairs

32

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Inflammatory and Vascular Markers

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Bleeding on probing

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Bleeding on probing

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Bleeding on probing

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Dentobacterial plaque index

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Dentobacterial plaque index

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Dentobacterial plaque index

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Periodontal inflamed surface area

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal inflamed surface area

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal inflamed surface area

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Periodontal probing depth

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal probing depth

Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal probing depth

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Bleeding on probing

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Bleeding on probing

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Bleeding on probing

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Dentobacterial plaque index

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Dentobacterial plaque index

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Dentobacterial plaque index

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Periodontal inflamed surface area

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Periodontal inflamed surface area

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Periodontal inflamed surface area

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Periodontal probing depth

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Periodontal probing depth

Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide → Periodontal probing depth

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Periodontal probing depth decreased by 1 mm after treatment.
  • Bleeding on probing improved significantly, indicating reduced gum inflammation.
  • Periodontal inflamed surface area decreased by 406.8 mm³, suggesting better periodontal health.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients undergoing non-surgical periodontal treatment.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to populations outside the study sample.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings and clarify effectiveness.
  • The study did not assess long-term effects of the treatments.
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  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes due to lack of p-values.
  • Cohort design limits causal inference.
  • Sample size and demographic characteristics may affect generalizability.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Bleeding on probing, Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Dentobacterial plaque index.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve bleeding on probing?

Emerging Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Bleeding on probing.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Bleeding on probing

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve dentobacterial plaque index?

Emerging Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Dentobacterial plaque index.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Dentobacterial plaque index

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve periodontal inflamed surface area?

Emerging Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Periodontal inflamed surface area.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Periodontal inflamed surface area

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Non-surgical periodontal treatment improve periodontal probing depth?

Emerging Evidence

Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Periodontal probing depth.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    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.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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