IMPACT OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSERVATIVE PERIODONTAL TREATMENT

Abstract

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth and remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults worldwide. Conservative periodontal therapy, including non-surgical mechanical debridement and supportive care, is considered the cornerstone of periodontitis management. However, clinical outcomes of conservative treatment vary considerably among patients, suggesting the presence of modifying factors that influence therapeutic response. Growing evidence indicates that systemic diseases play a critical role in the initiation, progression, and treatment response of periodontal disease.

Systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune disorders, and osteoporosis are associated with chronic systemic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and impaired tissue repair mechanisms. These pathophysiological alterations may negatively affect periodontal healing and reduce the effectiveness of conservative periodontal therapy. The present study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the impact of systemic diseases on the outcomes of conservative periodontal treatment by analyzing clinical periodontal parameters, inflammatory response, and healing dynamics in patients with and without systemic conditions.

The findings demonstrate that the presence of systemic diseases is associated with slower clinical improvement, reduced reduction in periodontal pocket depth, and persistent inflammatory signs following conservative therapy. These results highlight the importance of individualized periodontal treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimizing therapeutic outcomes in patients with systemic diseases.