Periodontal treatment (subgingival instrumentation, with or without antimicrobials/surgery) vs usual care or no treatment
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin), change · People with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2, mostly type 2) and periodontitis, at least 16 years of age
Periodontal treatment (subgingival instrumentation, with or without… probably leads to lower hbA1c (glycated haemoglobin), change compared with no active intervention/usual care (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes3-4 monthsMD -0.43 [-0.59, -0.28]30 studies · 2443 participantsModerate