Volume 6 | Issue -15
Volume 6 | Issue -15
Volume 6 | Issue -15
Volume 6 | Issue -15
Volume 6 | Issue -15
Background: Dental implants are effective for replacing missing teeth, but Type 2 diabetes can impair wound healing and impact implant success. Glycemic control is crucial for postoperative outcomes. Aim: To evaluate early-stage soft tissue healing on 7th day post-implant placement in patients with Type 2 diabetes, focusing on their HbA1c levels. Settings and Design: A retrospective analysis was conducted at ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, from April 2022 to March 2023. Sixty patients were divided into three groups based on HbA1c levels: <6%, 6-8%, and >8%. Methods and Material: Patients aged 25-50 years with Type 2 diabetes and adequate bone height for implants were included. Exclusion criteria: hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, localized pathologies, bleeding disorders, and need for bone augmentation. Postoperative pain, erythema, edema, discharge, dehiscence, hematoma, and infection were evaluated on 7th day. Statistical Analysis Used: Data was analyzed using SPSS v26.0. Non parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Post hoc Bonferroni tests were used, with significance set at 5%.