EFFECT OF METFORMIN ON PERIODONTAL STATUS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENT: A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Dr. Rizwan Sanadi; Dr. Meenu .V. Pillai; Dr. Karthik Balasubramanian

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

EFFECT OF METFORMIN ON PERIODONTAL STATUS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENT: A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Dr. Rizwan Sanadi, Dr. Meenu . V. Pillai, Dr. Karthik Balasubramanian

Abstract :

Aim: To evaluate the effect of Metformin on periodontium in Type 2 Diabetes patients.

Materials and Method: 30 subjects (Type 2 Diabetes) were included in the study. Subjects were divided into Metformin and Non Metformin groups. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels and Russell�s Periodontal Index (RPI) were assessed. Radiographic assessment was done using OPG to confirm findings of RPI. Measurements were recorded and subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: There was a statistically non–significant difference seen in the mean FBS between the Metformin & Non–Metformin groups (p>0.05), the mean being slightly higher for the Non–Metformin group. There was a statistically non–significant difference seen in the mean RPI between the two groups(p>0.05), the mean being slightly higher for the Metformin group.

Conclusion: Metformin, though an anti–hyperglycaemic , does not have a significant beneficial effect on human periodontium, within the limitations of the study.