Dentistry

Vidhya S Bharathy

Publications

• Research Article
  Evaluation of Periodontal and Hematological Findings in Diabetes Patients- A Case Control Study
  Author(s): Paavai Ilango, Ayswarya V Vummidi, Vasugi Suresh, Veejai Chandran, Vidhya S Bharathy, Yogesh G, Arulpari Mahalingam, Angel Rajamani and Vineela Katam ReddyPaavai Ilango, Ayswarya V Vummidi, Vasugi Suresh, Veejai Chandran, Vidhya S Bharathy, Yogesh G, Arulpari Mahalingam, Angel Rajamani and Vineela Katam Reddy
  
  Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease initiated by bacterial pathogens and modified by various risk factors. Various studies have elucidated the converse side of the relationship between systemic health and oral health proving the adverse effect of systemic health on periodontal disease and vice-versa. Amongst all, a strong correlation has been shown between periodontal disease and diabetes, revealing that periodontitis is a proven sixth complication for diabetes. There is an emerging evidence to support the existence of a two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontitis, with diabetes increasing the risk for periodontitis and its inflammation affecting the glycemic control. Method: The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate the periodontal and hematological manifestations in diabetic and non-diabetic p.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000535

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