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Comparative evaluation of the effect of scaling and root planing with and without photo dynamic therapy on Glycemic control in Type II diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis
Keerthi KL, Aravind Pavuluri, SVVS Musalaiah, Narendra Babu M, Ravi Raj K, Harish Prabhudev P
ABSTRACT
Aim: The present study was to evaluate if use scaling and root planing with and without photo dynamic therapy on glycemic control in type II diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis. Methodology: A total number of 20 patients aged 35-65 years, visiting the outpatient department of Periodontics, St.Joseph dental college, Eluru, were enrolled for this clinical study. Group A consisted of 10 patients who underwent scaling and root planning. Group B consisted of 10 patients who underwent scaling and root planing with adjunctive use of Photodynamic therapy. Results: Results of the study showed that there was marked reduction in the HBA1c levels and it was more prominent in GroupB (Scaling and Root planing + Photodynamic therapy). Conclusion: It can be concluded that both the groups showed clinically significant outcome and that photodynamic therapy showed significant improvement in HBA1C levels at the end of 6 months.
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