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Welcome to the Research Hub – your go-to source for concise, digestible summaries of the latest research on the connection between periodontitis and diabetes. Explore key findings on topics such as how periodontal inflammation affects glycaemic control and the benefits of periodontal treatment.

Our summaries provide quick insights, but they are not exhaustive. For a complete understanding of each study’s methodology, results, and implications, we encourage you to review the original research articles. Please note that the Periodontitis-Diabetes hub is not responsible for inaccuracies or misinterpretations of condensed content.

For more guidance on understanding research, including how to interpret studies and evaluate their findings, visit the ‘Colgate Professional Website’  and search for ‘Understanding Research in Dentistry.’

Dive into the science and uncover the powerful link between oral and systemic health!

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Impact of metabolic syndrome on periodontitis in type 2 diabetes

12.03.13

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Full-mouth disinfection for diabetes patients with chronic periodontitis

07.11.12

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Inflammatory biomarkers in patients living with periodontitis

15.02.12

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Surgical and non-surgical therapy with antimicrobials for residual pockets in type 2 diabetes

30.01.12

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Nitrosative stress in experimental periodontitis in diabetic rats

26.01.12

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, leading to progressive periodontal tissue destruction and eventual tooth loss if untreated. The main aetiological factor for periodontitis is plaque. However, the two main risk factors for progression of the disease have been identified as smoking and diabetes.

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How periodontitis affects non-smoking adults with type 1 diabetes

31.10.11

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is associated with systemic inflammation, which may worsen oral health. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition leading to gum and bone loss, has been linked to worse glycaemic control.

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Elevated enzyme activity in periodontitis and diabetes

20.10.11

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Cholesterol levels and periodontal inflammation in type 1 diabetes

09.10.11

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, leading to progressive periodontal tissue destruction and eventual tooth loss if untreated. The main aetiological factor for periodontitis is plaque. However, the two main risk factors for progression of the disease have been identified as smoking and diabetes.

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Oxidative stress and inflammatory status in type 2 diabetes with periodontitis

24.08.11

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting tooth-supporting tissues, driven by pathogenic plaque biofilm and a hyper-inflammatory host response. It leads to periodontal pocket formation, tissue destruction, and potential tooth loss. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes face an increased risk and severity of periodontitis due to their predisposition to oxidative stress and inflammation.

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The role of inflammatory mediators in periodontal inflammation in type 1 diabetes

19.04.11

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe systemic and oral health complications, including periodontitis, which is characterised by gum inflammation, periodontal tissue damage, and tooth loss.
  • Pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition with elevated blood glucose levels below the diabetic threshold, is also linked to complications like nephropathy and neuropathy.
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Dr Amar Puttanna

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Professor Mark Ide

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