Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
PI decreased by 0.45 (from 1.60 to 1.15) in the test group.
This study evaluated the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in periodontal health but no significant change in HbA1c levels.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in periodontal health but no significant change in HbA1c levels.
Improving periodontal health is crucial for patients with diabetes, as oral health can influence overall health outcomes. While this study showed that non-surgical periodontal therapy can enhance gum health, the lack of impact on glycemic control suggests that additional strategies may be necessary to manage diabetes effectively.
The study did not find significant changes in HbA1c levels. Effectiveness of the intervention on glycemic control remains unclear. The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
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Ruchi R, Mahalinga B, Subraya BG, Kumari U, Vishal S, Ayon G. Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2026;18(Suppl 1):S215-S217. doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1318_25
Plaque Index decreased by 0.45 (p=0.001) in the treatment group.
Gingival Index decreased by 0.46 (p=0.001) in the treatment group.
Modified Sulcus Bleeding Index decreased by 0.55 (p=0.001) in the treatment group.
Clinical Attachment Loss decreased by 0.37 (p=0.001) in the treatment group.
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This study contributes evidence to Non-surgical periodontal treatment and Clinical attachment level, Gingival Index (GI), HbA1c, and 3 more.
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Clinical attachment level
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Gingival Index (GI)
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Gingival Index (GI)
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Modified Sulcus Bleeding Index (mSBI)
Non-surgical periodontal treatment → Modified Sulcus Bleeding Index (mSBI)
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.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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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.
Ranked evidence signals
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.
Ranked evidence signals
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.
Ranked evidence signals
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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