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J Pak Dent Assoc. 2020; 29(4): 193-198


Gingival crevicular blood glucose evaluation in patients with periodontitis: Evolution of a new screening technique

Quratulain Saeed,Sarwat Memon,Mervyn Hosein.




Abstract

Abstract:
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess if gingival crevicular blood could be utilized for blood glucose evaluation in patients with periodontitis and to check the reliability of this screening method.
Methodology: The study was conducted at the department of Oral Medicine, Ziauddin Dental Hospital, Karachi. The sample size involved 348 participants with chronic periodontitis. The gingival crevicular blood produced during periodontal probing was collected on a glucometer strip to assess random glucose levels. Glycemic levels were also checked by finger capillary blood via a glucometer. Intravenous blood glycated hemoglobin A1c test was performed in patients found with blood glucose levels in pre-diabetic or diabetic range.
Results: The results of this study demonstrate a strong correlation (0.987, p< 0.001) between gingival crevicular blood and finger capillary blood glucose values and good correlation (0.709, p

Key words: Blood glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Gingival Crevicular blood, Inflammation, Periodontitis






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