Periodontitis, diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus; aged 35 years old or more; at least 15 teeth present; clinical and radiographic diagnosis of the presence of chronic periodontitis (AAP, 1999); agreing to participate the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Periodontal treatment over the past six months; using antibiotics in the last six months; pregnant women; woman breastfeeding; use of anti-inflammatory chronic form, presence of a systemic condition that might interfere in the course of periodontal disease (immune conditions) or systemic complications of Diabetes Mellitus, smoking.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of periodontal probing depth using periodontal probing; reduction in plaque index using visible plaque index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in oral health; reduction of blood glucose level | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco