The effect of periodontal and prosthodontic therapy on glycemic control in patients with diabetes

Hak Ki Kim, Yong Gun Kim, Jin Hyun Cho, Sang Kyu Lee, Jae Mok Lee

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Abstract

PURPOSE. To evaluate the effect of periodontal and prosthodontic therapy on glycated hemoglobin A(HbA1c) level in patients with diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This is a retrospective study of 70 patients suffering from diabetes who visited the Kyungpook National University Hospital between January 2016 and May 2018. Patients underwent medical evaluation for their routine check-up, which includes laboratory test for HbA1c levels. Among the 70 patients, 35 patients also visited Kyungpook National University Dental Hospital during the same period to receive periodontal and prosthodontic therapy, while the other 35 patients did not receive such therapy. The HbA1c levels were compared before and after periodontal and prosthodontic therapy. Comparisons between groups and within groups were performed using independent t-test. RESULTS. The HbA1c levels in the group who have received periodontal and prosthodontic therapy decreased from 7.2 to 6.7 (P=.001). The HbA1c levels in the control group decreased from 7.2 to 7.1 (P=.580). The difference in changes between the two patient groups was statistically significant (P=.011). CONCLUSION. Periodontal and prosthodontic therapy can be effective on glycemic control in patients with diabetes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-252
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Advanced Prosthodontics
Volume11
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Glycated hemoglobin A
  • Periodontal diseases
  • Prosthodontics

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