Summary:
In type 2 diabetic patients with stage-II periodontitis, non-surgical periodontal therapy (PMPR) with adjunctive hyaluronic acid (HA) gel significantly improved HbA1c levels and clinical parameters of periodontitis compared to PMPR alone, though it was associated with no significant adverse effects reported.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with type 2 diabetes and stage-II periodontitis. |
| Intervention | Non-surgical periodontal therapy (PMPR) with adjunctive hyaluronic acid (HA) gel application. |
| Comparison | Non-surgical periodontal therapy (PMPR) alone. |
| Outcome | Hyaluronic acid gel as an adjunct to PMPR significantly improved HbA1c levels and clinical outcomes for periodontitis compared to PMPR alone, with no notable adverse effects. |
Source: Reem Al-Abbadi, et al. “Non-surgical periodontal therapy with and without hyaluronic acid gel in type 2 diabetic stage-II periodontitis patients: a randomized clinical trial.” Read article here.
