Summary:
In type 2 diabetic stage-II periodontitis patients, non-surgical periodontal therapy with adjunctive hyaluronic acid (HA) gel significantly improved periodontal health and HbA1c levels compared to non-surgical periodontal therapy alone, though it was associated with no significant adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with type 2 diabetes and stage-II periodontitis. |
| Intervention | Non-surgical periodontal therapy with adjunctive hyaluronic acid gel. |
| Comparison | Non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (without adjunctive hyaluronic acid gel). |
| Outcome | Patients receiving the adjunctive HA gel had significantly better periodontal health improvement and reduced HbA1c levels compared to those without HA. No significant adverse effects were reported for the adjunctive HA gel therapy. |
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.
