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Papers by Aditi Sangwan

Research paper thumbnail of Lessons from implementation of ‘community based use of Misoprostol tablets to prevent PPH, in India’

European Journal of Public Health, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of K.S. micro-implant placement guide

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2014

A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots d... more A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots during placement is, especially when they are inserted between teeth. Many techniques have been used to facilitate safe placement of interradicular miniscrews. Brass Wires or metallic markers are easy to place in the interproximal spaces, but because their relative positions may be inconsistent in different radio-graphic views, they are not always accurate. K.S. micro implant placement guide suggested in this article is simple design and easy in fabrication, required minimal equipment for fabrication and does not disturb the existing appliance system, clearly located in the radiograph and the mini-screw can be easily inserted through the guide reducing the chance of implant misplacement.

Research paper thumbnail of K.s. Micro-implant placement guide

Annals of medical and health sciences research, 2014

A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots d... more A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots during placement is, especially when they are inserted between teeth. Many techniques have been used to facilitate safe placement of interradicular miniscrews. Brass Wires or metallic markers are easy to place in the interproximal spaces, but because their relative positions may be inconsistent in different radio -graphic views, they are not always accurate. K.S. micro implant placement guide suggested in this article is simple design and easy in fabrication, required minimal equipment for fabrication and does not disturb the existing appliance system, clearly located in the radiograph and the mini-screw can be easily inserted through the guide reducing the chance of implant misplacement.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative clinical and radiographic evaluation of demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft with and without decortication in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects: a randomized controlled clinical study

Quintessence international, 2020

OBJECTIVES Regeneration of intrabony defects is a challenging target of periodontal therapy. The ... more OBJECTIVES Regeneration of intrabony defects is a challenging target of periodontal therapy. The biologic rationale for regeneration not only is based on incorporating the regenerative material, but also takes into consideration the defect's inherent healing capacity. The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of decortication or intramarrow penetration performed with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) in the management of intrabony defects. METHOD AND MATERIALS Forty chronic periodontitis (stage II and III periodontitis) patients having 40 intrabony defects were randomly assigned into test group (intrabony defect filled with DFDBA after intramarrow penetration along with open flap debridement [OFD+IMP+ DFDBA]) and control group (DFDBA along with open flap debridement [OFD+DFDBA]). Primary outcome measures included probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, and percentage bone fill (%BF). All parameters were recorded at baseline, 6 months, an...

Research paper thumbnail of Significance of periodontal health in primary immune thrombocytopenia- a case report and review of literature

Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran), 2013

Primary immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired bleeding disorder with no clinically apparent caus... more Primary immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired bleeding disorder with no clinically apparent cause of thrombocytopenia. Clinical indicators of ITP include easy bruising of the skin, prolonged bleeding on injury, mucocutaneous lesions such as petechiae and ecchymosis, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria and bleeding from the gums. It is important for a dentist to be aware of the clinical manifestations of ITP as it may not only lead to successful management of the patient, but in some cases it may even lead to formation of a provisional diagnosis of the condition in previously undetected cases. However, very few cases of ITP have been reported in dental practice making it difficult for a dentist to identify the disorder when a patient suffering from ITP reports for dental treatment. A case report of a female patient with ITP is thus described with emphasis on the importance of periodontal health in such patients to prevent consequent unwanted sequelae. It is followed by d...

Research paper thumbnail of Periodontal Status and Hyperlipidemia: Statin Users Versus Non-Users

Journal of Periodontology, 2013

The association between serum lipids and periodontal disease has been studied predominantly in pa... more The association between serum lipids and periodontal disease has been studied predominantly in patients with chronic periodontitis with limited data available regarding periodontal status of patients with hyperlipidemia. Meanwhile, the impact of statins on the periodontal health of the population also remains largely underexplored. This study aims to assess the periodontal status among patients with hyperlipidemia and users of statins. In this cross-sectional study, 94 patients with hyperlipidemia (50 receiving statins and 44 receiving non-pharmacologic therapy) and 46 control individuals who were normolipidemic underwent periodontal examination (plaque index, gingival index [GI], probing depth [PD], and clinical attachment level [CAL]). Biochemical parameters measured included serum triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. PD and GI were significantly higher in patients with hyperlipidemia who were non-statin users compared with the normolipidemic individuals (P <0.001 [PD] and P <0.05 [GI]) and the statin group (P = 0.001 [PD] and P <0.05 [GI]). Periodontal parameters between statin users and the normolipidemic group did not differ significantly. After adjusting for confounders, positive and significant correlations were observed between PD and TG, and TC and LDL, whereas CAL shared correlation with TC and LDL. GI was correlated with TG and TC. Regression analyses revealed that whereas TC was associated significantly with PD (P <0.001), LDL showed significant association with CAL (P = 0.013). TG showed significant association with GI (P = 0.020). Our findings suggest that relative to the general population, patients with hyperlipidemia are more prone to periodontal disease. Also, within the limits of this study, statins have a positive impact on periodontal health.

Research paper thumbnail of Stunted root development: A rare dental complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2016

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe cutaneous reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. M... more Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe cutaneous reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. Most often, it occurs as an adverse reaction to certain drugs. When it affects children at a very young age, arrested tooth root development may also be seen. We present a case of a 13 year old boy who suffered from SJ syndrome at the age of 7 years. Incomplete root development was observed in all teeth, as demonstrated by panaromic radiography. Clinical features of this condition and its management are further discussed. We aim to emphasise on the need for dental practitioners to be aware of the potential dental complications of SJS and enable them to recognise and manage the condition at the earliest so as to avoid any undesirable sequelae.

Research paper thumbnail of Hysteroscopy in daily practice

Background: During the last many years, hysteroscopy has become the gold standard while evaluatin... more Background: During the last many years, hysteroscopy has become the gold standard while evaluating the vagina, cervix, cervical canal, and uterine cavity. It is the process of viewing and operating in the endometrial cavity from a transcervical approach, offering the advantage of direct visualization of the uterine cavity while giving the option of collecting histological biopsy samples under visual control. Some of the common indications for hysteroscopy have been in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, recurrent pregnancy losses, uterine anomalies and suspected Asherman's Syndrome. Aims and Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of screening, diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy in sub-fertile, infertile, premenopausal and postmenopausal patients. Material and Methods: A total of 50 patients were included in the study. Results: Maximum number of women belonged to 25-35 years age group. A total of 5(10%) women found to be in elderly age group i.e. between 66-75 years. Mean age of the study population was 37.04±14.59 years. Majority of women were suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding and uterine septum i.e. 7(14%) each followed by endometrioma with fibroid, Asherman's syndrome i.e. 6(12%) women. Recurrent abortions, ovarian cyst, endometrial hyperplasia and submucous fibroid were observed in 2(4%) women, respectively. Conclusion: Hysteroscopy has replaced blind diagnostic procedures and is now considered the goldstandard technique for the diagnosis and management of intrauterine pathology. We recommend that Gynecologists in clinical practice should be familiar with the use of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of the sub-fertile, infertile, premenopausal and postmenopausal patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of risk factors for surgical site infection following caesarean section

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019

Background: Assessment of surgical site infection is an important factor to determine the functio... more Background: Assessment of surgical site infection is an important factor to determine the functioning of the health care system. Objectives of this study was to estimate the incidence of surgical site infection among caesarean section cases and to determine the risk factors associated with surgical site infection and comparison with patients having healthy wounds.Methods: One thousand pregnant women who underwent caesarean section were divided into two groups: Group 1 (cases): Those who had SSI within 30 days of caesarean section and Group 2 (controls): Those who didn’t have SSI.Results: Mean age of group I was 25.35±4.40 and 21.12±3.60 years in group II (p >0.05). Mean gestational age of group I cases was 38.07±1.88 weeks and in group II, it was 38.17±2.06 weeks (p >0.05). A total of 37 (82.5%) women in group I and 931 (96.98%) women in group II underwent emergency caesarean section (p <0.05). In group I, mean duration of surgery was 1.0±0.13 hours and 1.02±0.21 hours in g...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of hyperlipidemia on response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy: Statin users versus nonusers

European Journal of Dentistry, 2016

Objective: To evaluate the response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy among hyperlipidemic subje... more Objective: To evaluate the response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy among hyperlipidemic subjects and whether statin use by hyperlipidemic subjects influences the response. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 107 chronic periodontitis subjects (35 normolipidemic [NL] controls, 36 hyperlipidemics on nonpharmacological therapy and 36 hyperlipidemics on statins). Periodontal (plaque index, gingival index [GI], probing depth [PD], and clinical attachment level [CAL]) and biochemical (plasma triglyceride [TG], total cholesterol [TC], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C], and high-DL-C [HDL-C] levels) examination was done at baseline and 3 months after nonsurgical periodontal treatment. Results: Both the NL and statin groups exhibited significantly greater improvement in GI as compared to the hyperlipidemic group on nonpharmacological therapy (P = 0.004 and 0.006, respectively). Mean change in PD correlated negatively with baseline TC (r = −0.306) and LDL-C (r = −...

Research paper thumbnail of Lessons from implementation of ‘community based use of Misoprostol tablets to prevent PPH, in India’

European Journal of Public Health, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of K.S. micro-implant placement guide

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2014

A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots d... more A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots during placement is, especially when they are inserted between teeth. Many techniques have been used to facilitate safe placement of interradicular miniscrews. Brass Wires or metallic markers are easy to place in the interproximal spaces, but because their relative positions may be inconsistent in different radio-graphic views, they are not always accurate. K.S. micro implant placement guide suggested in this article is simple design and easy in fabrication, required minimal equipment for fabrication and does not disturb the existing appliance system, clearly located in the radiograph and the mini-screw can be easily inserted through the guide reducing the chance of implant misplacement.

Research paper thumbnail of K.s. Micro-implant placement guide

Annals of medical and health sciences research, 2014

A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots d... more A one of the greatest concerns with orthodontic mini-implants is risk of injury to dental roots during placement is, especially when they are inserted between teeth. Many techniques have been used to facilitate safe placement of interradicular miniscrews. Brass Wires or metallic markers are easy to place in the interproximal spaces, but because their relative positions may be inconsistent in different radio -graphic views, they are not always accurate. K.S. micro implant placement guide suggested in this article is simple design and easy in fabrication, required minimal equipment for fabrication and does not disturb the existing appliance system, clearly located in the radiograph and the mini-screw can be easily inserted through the guide reducing the chance of implant misplacement.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative clinical and radiographic evaluation of demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft with and without decortication in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects: a randomized controlled clinical study

Quintessence international, 2020

OBJECTIVES Regeneration of intrabony defects is a challenging target of periodontal therapy. The ... more OBJECTIVES Regeneration of intrabony defects is a challenging target of periodontal therapy. The biologic rationale for regeneration not only is based on incorporating the regenerative material, but also takes into consideration the defect's inherent healing capacity. The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of decortication or intramarrow penetration performed with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) in the management of intrabony defects. METHOD AND MATERIALS Forty chronic periodontitis (stage II and III periodontitis) patients having 40 intrabony defects were randomly assigned into test group (intrabony defect filled with DFDBA after intramarrow penetration along with open flap debridement [OFD+IMP+ DFDBA]) and control group (DFDBA along with open flap debridement [OFD+DFDBA]). Primary outcome measures included probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, and percentage bone fill (%BF). All parameters were recorded at baseline, 6 months, an...

Research paper thumbnail of Significance of periodontal health in primary immune thrombocytopenia- a case report and review of literature

Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran), 2013

Primary immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired bleeding disorder with no clinically apparent caus... more Primary immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired bleeding disorder with no clinically apparent cause of thrombocytopenia. Clinical indicators of ITP include easy bruising of the skin, prolonged bleeding on injury, mucocutaneous lesions such as petechiae and ecchymosis, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria and bleeding from the gums. It is important for a dentist to be aware of the clinical manifestations of ITP as it may not only lead to successful management of the patient, but in some cases it may even lead to formation of a provisional diagnosis of the condition in previously undetected cases. However, very few cases of ITP have been reported in dental practice making it difficult for a dentist to identify the disorder when a patient suffering from ITP reports for dental treatment. A case report of a female patient with ITP is thus described with emphasis on the importance of periodontal health in such patients to prevent consequent unwanted sequelae. It is followed by d...

Research paper thumbnail of Periodontal Status and Hyperlipidemia: Statin Users Versus Non-Users

Journal of Periodontology, 2013

The association between serum lipids and periodontal disease has been studied predominantly in pa... more The association between serum lipids and periodontal disease has been studied predominantly in patients with chronic periodontitis with limited data available regarding periodontal status of patients with hyperlipidemia. Meanwhile, the impact of statins on the periodontal health of the population also remains largely underexplored. This study aims to assess the periodontal status among patients with hyperlipidemia and users of statins. In this cross-sectional study, 94 patients with hyperlipidemia (50 receiving statins and 44 receiving non-pharmacologic therapy) and 46 control individuals who were normolipidemic underwent periodontal examination (plaque index, gingival index [GI], probing depth [PD], and clinical attachment level [CAL]). Biochemical parameters measured included serum triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. PD and GI were significantly higher in patients with hyperlipidemia who were non-statin users compared with the normolipidemic individuals (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001 [PD] and P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.05 [GI]) and the statin group (P = 0.001 [PD] and P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.05 [GI]). Periodontal parameters between statin users and the normolipidemic group did not differ significantly. After adjusting for confounders, positive and significant correlations were observed between PD and TG, and TC and LDL, whereas CAL shared correlation with TC and LDL. GI was correlated with TG and TC. Regression analyses revealed that whereas TC was associated significantly with PD (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001), LDL showed significant association with CAL (P = 0.013). TG showed significant association with GI (P = 0.020). Our findings suggest that relative to the general population, patients with hyperlipidemia are more prone to periodontal disease. Also, within the limits of this study, statins have a positive impact on periodontal health.

Research paper thumbnail of Stunted root development: A rare dental complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2016

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe cutaneous reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. M... more Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe cutaneous reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. Most often, it occurs as an adverse reaction to certain drugs. When it affects children at a very young age, arrested tooth root development may also be seen. We present a case of a 13 year old boy who suffered from SJ syndrome at the age of 7 years. Incomplete root development was observed in all teeth, as demonstrated by panaromic radiography. Clinical features of this condition and its management are further discussed. We aim to emphasise on the need for dental practitioners to be aware of the potential dental complications of SJS and enable them to recognise and manage the condition at the earliest so as to avoid any undesirable sequelae.

Research paper thumbnail of Hysteroscopy in daily practice

Background: During the last many years, hysteroscopy has become the gold standard while evaluatin... more Background: During the last many years, hysteroscopy has become the gold standard while evaluating the vagina, cervix, cervical canal, and uterine cavity. It is the process of viewing and operating in the endometrial cavity from a transcervical approach, offering the advantage of direct visualization of the uterine cavity while giving the option of collecting histological biopsy samples under visual control. Some of the common indications for hysteroscopy have been in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, recurrent pregnancy losses, uterine anomalies and suspected Asherman's Syndrome. Aims and Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of screening, diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy in sub-fertile, infertile, premenopausal and postmenopausal patients. Material and Methods: A total of 50 patients were included in the study. Results: Maximum number of women belonged to 25-35 years age group. A total of 5(10%) women found to be in elderly age group i.e. between 66-75 years. Mean age of the study population was 37.04±14.59 years. Majority of women were suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding and uterine septum i.e. 7(14%) each followed by endometrioma with fibroid, Asherman's syndrome i.e. 6(12%) women. Recurrent abortions, ovarian cyst, endometrial hyperplasia and submucous fibroid were observed in 2(4%) women, respectively. Conclusion: Hysteroscopy has replaced blind diagnostic procedures and is now considered the goldstandard technique for the diagnosis and management of intrauterine pathology. We recommend that Gynecologists in clinical practice should be familiar with the use of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of the sub-fertile, infertile, premenopausal and postmenopausal patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of risk factors for surgical site infection following caesarean section

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019

Background: Assessment of surgical site infection is an important factor to determine the functio... more Background: Assessment of surgical site infection is an important factor to determine the functioning of the health care system. Objectives of this study was to estimate the incidence of surgical site infection among caesarean section cases and to determine the risk factors associated with surgical site infection and comparison with patients having healthy wounds.Methods: One thousand pregnant women who underwent caesarean section were divided into two groups: Group 1 (cases): Those who had SSI within 30 days of caesarean section and Group 2 (controls): Those who didn’t have SSI.Results: Mean age of group I was 25.35±4.40 and 21.12±3.60 years in group II (p >0.05). Mean gestational age of group I cases was 38.07±1.88 weeks and in group II, it was 38.17±2.06 weeks (p >0.05). A total of 37 (82.5%) women in group I and 931 (96.98%) women in group II underwent emergency caesarean section (p <0.05). In group I, mean duration of surgery was 1.0±0.13 hours and 1.02±0.21 hours in g...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of hyperlipidemia on response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy: Statin users versus nonusers

European Journal of Dentistry, 2016

Objective: To evaluate the response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy among hyperlipidemic subje... more Objective: To evaluate the response to nonsurgical periodontal therapy among hyperlipidemic subjects and whether statin use by hyperlipidemic subjects influences the response. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 107 chronic periodontitis subjects (35 normolipidemic [NL] controls, 36 hyperlipidemics on nonpharmacological therapy and 36 hyperlipidemics on statins). Periodontal (plaque index, gingival index [GI], probing depth [PD], and clinical attachment level [CAL]) and biochemical (plasma triglyceride [TG], total cholesterol [TC], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C], and high-DL-C [HDL-C] levels) examination was done at baseline and 3 months after nonsurgical periodontal treatment. Results: Both the NL and statin groups exhibited significantly greater improvement in GI as compared to the hyperlipidemic group on nonpharmacological therapy (P = 0.004 and 0.006, respectively). Mean change in PD correlated negatively with baseline TC (r = −0.306) and LDL-C (r = −...