Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Outcomes for Patients Suffering from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity and Chronic Periodontitis

• Published in: Journal of International Dental & Medical Research Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 214 - 221
• Main Authors: Bunjaku, Visar, Popovska, Mirjana, Grcev, Aleksandar, Mrasori, Shefqet, Kameri, Ariana, Sllamniku, Zana, Dragidella, Fatmir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Diyarbakir Ectodermal Dysplasia Group-Turkey 01-07-2017; Ectodermal Dysplasia Group - Turkey
• Subjects: Chronic illnesses; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Clinical trials; Diabetes; Diabetes mellitus; Dialysis; Gum disease; Infections; Inflammation; Insulin resistance; Lasers; Medical research; Metabolic disorders; Metabolism; Obesity; Periodontitis; Proteins; Risk factors; Wound healing; non-surgical periodontal treatment; Chronic periodontitis; type II diabetes mellitus; laser therapy
• ISSN: 1309-100X; 1309-100X

To determine the level of hsCRP and HbA1c, Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) and general periodontal index, before and after nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) with additional Low-level laser therapy (LLLT). 96 subjects are included in this study suffering from T2DM, divided into three study groups: underweight, normal weight and obese subjects. Obtained values for PI, GI, CAL and CIPTN will be noted for all participants. LLLT was applied in close contact with gingiva for five consecutive days. For the determination of hsCRP and HbA1c levels blood samples are taken in the beginning of the study and control measurements after 3 months. There was no significant difference regarding age between groups (F=12.6; p＜0.05). As far as tobacco use subjects in normal weight group showed higher number of users compare to other two groups 46.9% (Chi=0.34, p＞0.05). Overweight patients in group A showed higher values of PI (2.3±0.5; CV=21.7) and GI (2.2±0.4; CV=18.2). During the first visit and after 3 months moderate correlation between hsCRP and PI (r=0.50, p＜0.01), GI (r=0.48, p＜0.01) and CAL (p＜0.01) was noted.