Arterial Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Severe Periodontitis

"Periodontal parameters such as PI, GI, BOP, PD, and CAL were measured using the Williams periodontal probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago IL). PD and CAL were calculated at six surfaces per tooth, whereas PI and GI were measured at four surfaces per tooth.~The periodontal status of patients was determined based on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions stated in 2017 World Workshop"

"Arterial stiffness of the participants included in this study were assessed by CAVI index using VaSera (VS-1500N) CAVI device (Fukuda Denshi Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) between both arms and ankles in a supine position.~Right and left CAVI values were calculated separately."