Short‐Term Effects of Photodynamic Therapy on Periodontal Status and Glycemic Control of Patients With Diabetes

Background: Periodontitis is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Several studies have shown a possible systemic impact of periodontal infection, including poor glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) was used to successfully treat periodontal infection. PDT provides a broad spectrum antimicrobial efficacy with no local or systemic side effects. The objective of this study was to examine the effect...