Association Between Periodontal Health and Perioperative Glycemic Outcomes in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures Under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Diabetic patients with severe periodontitis undergoing dental surgery under general anesthesia showed higher blood glucose levels, greater glycemic variability, and more postoperative complications than those with mild periodontitis.

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