Comparative evaluation of periodontal inflammatory conditions among gutka-chewers with and without prediabetes

Conclusion: The periodontal inflammatory conditions are worse in gutka chewers compared to non-chewers in healthy and pre-diabetic patients, concluding that the severity of periodontal inflammation is governed by hyperglycemia when compared to habitual gutka usage.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - July 13, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Puneet Bhardwaj Zoya Chowdhary Vandana Sharma Ravi Ladani Sonamben Kishorchandra Modi Sudhanshu Bhardwaj Kasper D Hundal Source Type: research