Last updated July 22, 2026
Key finding
Group P showed a significant reduction in PI values at 90 and 180 days.
This study evaluated the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on periodontal health in patients with type 2 diabetes. Key findings included significant improvements in plaque index and clinical attachment levels.
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Moderate
Study type
Non-randomized CT
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on periodontal health in patients with type 2 diabetes. Key findings included significant improvements in plaque index and clinical attachment levels.
Improving periodontal health in patients with type 2 diabetes is crucial, as it can enhance overall health outcomes and potentially reduce diabetes-related complications. The findings suggest that NSPT can be an effective intervention for managing periodontal disease in this population.
Sample size and demographic details were not specified. The study design may limit generalizability to broader populations. Effectiveness of NSPT in relation to other treatments was not compared.
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Lícia CGB, Carlos MSF, João VSR, et al. Evaluation of Periodontal Clinical Parameters Following Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024;13(19):5978. doi:10.3390/jcm13195978
Plaque Index (PI) reduced by 21.84% at 90 and 180 days (p=0.05).
Bleeding on Probing (BoP) improved by 27% at both 90 and 180 days (p=0.05).
Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) showed significant gains at 90 and 180 days.
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This study contributes evidence to Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Bleeding on probing, Clinical attachment level, HbA1c, and 2 more.
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Bleeding on probing
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Bleeding on probing
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal probing depth
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Periodontal probing depth
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Plaque Index (PI)
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Plaque Index (PI)
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This study contributes to evidence on Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Clinical attachment level, Non-surgical periodontal treatment and HbA1c.
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Measures Clinical attachment level as a key outcome.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Non-surgical periodontal treatment evidence base.
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve Clinical attachment level.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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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
Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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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
Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve Periodontal probing depth.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Periodontal probing depth
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Plaque Index (PI).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
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.
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