Periodontal Treatment Response in Type II Diabetic Patients

Type II diabetic patients will be instructed to brush their teeth at the same time day and with the same frequency as usual for them using only the triclosan containing toothpaste provided to them. Additional tubes of triclosan containing toothpaste will be provided to the participants for the duration of the study as needed. Following their baseline appointment, patients will be asked to return at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for an oral exam and dental cleaning. Samples will be collected at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. Samples collected may include venous blood, gingival crevicular fluid, plaque and saliva. Female study participants may be asked to perform a pregnancy test.

Type II diabetic patients will be instructed to brush their teeth at the same time day and with the same frequency as usual for them using only the non-triclosan containing toothpaste (i.e. placebo) provided to them. Additional tubes of non-triclosan containing toothpaste will be provided to the participants for the duration of the study as needed. Following their baseline appointment, patients will be asked to return at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for an oral exam and dental cleaning. Samples will be collected at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. Samples collected may include venous blood, gingival crevicular fluid, plaque and saliva. Female study participants may be asked to perform a pregnancy test.