J Evid Based Dent Pract
June 2021
Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to search for scientific evidence on the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in type 2 diabetics.
Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement has been followed. The study was registered (CRD42020192790) in the International prospective register of systematic reviews.