Comparison of glycosylated hemoglobin levels in severe periodontitis patients and healthy controls: a study in an Indian population.

Background: Periodontitis is associated with glycemic control in patients with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to determine if glycosylated hemoglobin is elevated in patients with severe periodontitis who are nondiabetic adults.

Methods: A total of 60 patients were selected and were divided into test and control groups.