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Research Objective

To compare Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and non-diabetics in terms of Periodontal Disease Index (PDI) scores.

Methodology

A comparative cross-sectional study involving 105 participants (56 Type 2 diabetics with periodontal disease and 49 non-diabetics with periodontal disease). Non-probability purposive sampling was used. Data collection involved HbA1c determination for diabetes diagnosis and periodontal examination using the Periodontal Disease Index (PDI). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A["Recruit 105 Subjects 56 Diabetics, 49 Non-Diabetics"] --> B["Determine Diabetes Status"HbA1c""];
    B --> C["Conduct Periodontal Examination PDI"];
    C --> D["Analyze Data using SPSS v23"];
    D --> E["Compare Mean PDI Scores"];
    E --> F["Draw Conclusion"];                    

Discussion

The study suggests that diabetes promotes the severity of periodontitis, aligning with several previous studies. The higher prevalence of females in dental care utilization was also noted. The age range was restricted to 40-65 years as Type 2 diabetes is less common in younger individuals, and periodontal disease is a slow-developing process.

Key Findings

A significant difference was found in the mean PDI scores between Type 2 diabetics (2.58 ± 0.67) and non-diabetics (1.11 ± 0.41) (p-value < 0.05). The study found a strong association between diabetes and PDI scores (rs=0.684).

Conclusion

A significant difference exists between the periodontal disease status of Type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics, as measured by the Periodontal Disease Index (PDI).

Fact Check

1. Sample Size: The study recruited 105 subjects, with 56 Type 2 diabetics and 49 non-diabetics.
2. Mean PDI Scores: The mean PDI score for diabetics was 2.58 (±0.67), and for non-diabetics, it was 1.11 (±0.41).
3. Publication Year: The article was published in 2022.

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