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SUBMITTER: Simpson TC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9009294 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Simpson Terry C TC Clarkson Janet E JE Worthington Helen V HV MacDonald Laura L Weldon Jo C JC Needleman Ian I Iheozor-Ejiofor Zipporah Z Wild Sarah H SH Qureshi Ambrina A Walker Andrew A Patel Veena A VA Boyers Dwayne D Twigg Joshua J
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20220414
<h4>Background</h4>Glycaemic control is a key component in diabetes mellitus (diabetes) management. Periodontitis is the inflammation and destruction of the underlying supporting tissues of the teeth. Some studies have suggested a bidirectional relationship between glycaemic control and periodontitis. Treatment for periodontitis involves subgingival instrumentation, which is the professional removal of plaque, calculus, and debris from below the gumline using hand or ultrasonic instruments. Thi ...[more]