Last updated August 16, 2026
Key finding
Gingival index decreased significantly.
This study investigated the impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment on metabolic control in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic periodontitis, finding significant improvements in several clinical parameters.
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Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study investigated the impact of non-surgical periodontal treatment on metabolic control in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic periodontitis, finding significant improvements in several clinical parameters.
Improving periodontal health in diabetic patients is crucial as it may lead to better overall metabolic control. This study highlights the importance of integrating dental care into diabetes management, potentially reducing complications associated with both conditions.
Effectiveness of treatment remains unclear due to study design. Single-arm study limits generalizability of findings. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
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Sachin S, Priyanshu RS, Rohit S, Sanjay KS, Anjali S. Effect of periodontal therapy on metabolic control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with chronic periodontitis. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2021;13(Suppl 1):S706-S710. doi:10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_692_20
Gingival index decreased significantly by -0.58 (p=0.001).
Plaque index decreased significantly by -28.4 (p=0.001).
HbA1c decreased significantly, indicating improved metabolic control.
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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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Primary intervention
Non-surgical periodontal treatment
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Core evidence
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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 Plaque Index (PI).
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Measures Clinical attachment level as a key outcome.
All studies on Non-surgical periodontal treatment
Contributes to Non-surgical periodontal treatment evidence base.
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Measures Plaque Index (PI) as a key outcome.
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment may improve Clinical attachment level.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Clinical attachment level
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally 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™ 83.9 | strong 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 mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.8 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Non-surgical periodontal treatment appears to improve Periodontal probing depth.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Periodontal probing depth
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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