Evaluation of Periodontal and Hematological Findings in Diabetes Patients- A Case Control Study

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 emerging evidence to support the existence of a two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontitis, with diabetes increases the risk for periodontitis and its inflammation affecting the glycemic control.