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The Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Systemic Inflammatory Markers and Lipid Profile in Young Adults With Severe Periodontitis

The goal of this clinical study was to evaluate whether non-surgical treatment for severe periodontitis (gum disease) could improve body-wide inflammation and blood fat levels in young adults with severe periodontitis. The main questions it aimed to answer were: Did non-surgical periodontal treatment improve gum health in young adults with severe periodontitis? Did non-surgical periodontal treatment change body-wide inflammation and blood fat levels after treatment? Researchers compared participants with severe periodontitis to healthy participants without periodontitis. Participants with severe periodontitis: * Received oral hygiene instructions, deep cleaning below the gumline, root surface cleaning, and removal of teeth that could not be saved * Had full-mouth gum examinations * Provided blood samples at the start of the study and again at 2 and 6 months after treatment Healthy participants: * Had gum examinations * Provided blood samples for comparison at the start of the study