Evaluation of Salivary Glucose and Salivary Cortisol in Association with
Periodontitis in People with Type II Diabetes: A Case-control Study
Felipe Rodrigues de Almeida,
Adelaine Maria de Sousa,
Eduardo de Farias Barbosa
et al.
Abstract:Background::
The relationship between type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal
disease (PD) has been discussed in recent years and may vary according to the patient's location,
sex, age and family history.
Objective::
In view of this possible association between periodontitis and DM, this study aimed
to evaluate salivary glucose and salivary cortisol levels with periodontitis (staging and degree) in
people with type II diabetes compared to non-diabetic individuals.
Methods::
This was a case-control s… Show more
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