Analysis of Porphyromonas gingivalis fimA genotypes in severe periodontitis patients.

The aim of this study was to i) evaluate the prevalence of P. gingivalis and the genotypes fim A I, Ib, II, III, IV, and V in Brazilian patients with periodontitis stage III and IV, grades B and C, ii) compare periodontitis grades B and C with regard to the prevalence of P. gingivalis and fim A genotypes, and iii) correlate the presence of these pathogens with clinical periodontal variables.

Periodontitis, edentulism and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To compare the glycemic control in non-smoking patients with type 2 diabetes according to their periodontal and dental status.

Research Design And Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated patients previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and under antidiabetic medication. Clinical data and fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were collected from medical and dental records.