Melatonin Supports Non Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Periodontitis

In this clinical trial, all patients that have both diabetes mellitus and periodontitis were performed full mouth scaling and root planning in order to start their periodontal treatments. Different from the control group, in fmSRP-mel group's patients systemic melatonin tablets (6 mg daily, for 30 days) were given immediately after the fmSRP procedure in order to support the scaling and root planning.