Niveles séricos de Hs-CRP en pacientes con periodontitis con y sin diabetes tipo 2 después de la terapia periodontal no quirúrgica

This study explores the connection between periodontitis (gum disease) and type 2 diabetes, two chronic conditions that can trigger an inflammatory response in the body. The researchers are particularly interested in a protein called high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), which plays a role in the body's reaction to inflammation. The main goal is to evaluate the levels of hs-CRP in patients with periodontitis, with and without type 2 diabetes, and understand its prognostic effect after receiving non-surgical periodontal therapy. The study involves 60 patients. During the study, all patients with periodontitis receive non-surgical periodontal therapy. The levels of hs-CRP are measured using a method called ELISA. The primary outcome of interest is the improvement in clinical attachment level, which is a measure of how well the teeth are attached to the gums. This study could help improve our understanding of how gum disease and diabetes are related, and potentially lead to better treatment strategies for managing these conditions.