Table 1.
Comparison of periodontal and biochemical parameters within the group-I before NSPT and 1 month after NSPT. p Value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
| Observations | Before NSPT (Mean ± SD) | 1 Month after NSPT (Mean ± SD) | p Values | Percentage Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting blood glucose level (mg/dL) | 116.30 ± 6.09 | 113.25 ± 5.58 | 0.46 | 2.62 |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.68 ± 0.22 | 5.55 ± 0.26 | 0.31 | 2.31 |
| PI | 1.32 ± 0.40 | 0.86 ± 0.19 * | 0.05 | 42.20 |
| GI | 1.24 ± 0.36 | 0.85 ± 0.25 * | 0.03 | 37.32 |
| PPD (mm) | 2.69 ± 0.36 | 2.13 ± 0.27 * | 0.01 | 23.23 |
| CAL (mm) | 3.02 ± 0.68 | 2.65 ± 0.59 * | 0.05 | 13.05 |
| IL-17 (pg/mL) | 0.18 ± 0.03 | 0.16 ± 0.02 | 0.08 | 12.50 |
* p < 0.05 considered as statistically significant.