Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide Gel on Periodontitis With Diabetes

Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease characterized by loss of tooth supporting periodontal structures and alveolar bone. In the U.S. and worldwide, periodontitis is the major cause of tooth loss in adults.Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex disease that affects 13-15 million Americans and is associated with a variety of serious complications. T2DM is well established as a strong systemic risk factor for periodontitis. The severity and prevalence of periodontitis is much higher in patients with diabetes. This relationship may be bi-directional.

Inclusion Criteria:Adults >18 , <80 year old with moderate to severe periodontitis as defined by the Word workshop criteria having Type II diabetes mellitus with HbA1 C levels of >6.5%.No SRP within the past 6 months.Willingness to comply with study instructions and refrain from using oral hygiene products/ procedures outside the study.Exclusion Criteria:The researcher believes that it is not in the patient's best interest to stay in the studyBased on the exclusion criteria, the patient becomes ineligible to participatePatient's medical condition requires interventions which preclude involvement in the studyPatient does not follow study related instructionsThe study is suspended or canceled