Advances in understanding vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor in periodontal disease management
This study investigates the relationship between periodontal disease and vitamin D deficiency by correlating clinical periodontal parameters with serum levels of vitamin D; (2) Methods: Data from the literature and the periodontal status of two patients diagnosed with both periodontal disease an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1539&context=jmms |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the relationship between periodontal disease and
vitamin D deficiency by correlating clinical periodontal parameters with
serum levels of vitamin D; (2) Methods: Data from the literature and the
periodontal status of two patients diagnosed with both periodontal
disease and vitamin D deficiency were evaluated. Clinical parameters
were measured, including plaque index, bleeding on probing, and bone
resorption (%). Serum levels of vitamin D were also analyzed.
Additionally, the patients underwent initial periodontal treatment to
improve the periodontal status; (3) Results: Both patients exhibited
advanced periodontal disease with elevated clinical parameters and
significant bone resorption. Serum levels of vitamin D were below
normal; (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest a significant association
between vitamin D deficiency and periodontal disease severity. Low
serum levels of vitamin D may exacerbate periodontal tissue destruction
and bone resorption. Early detection and management of vitamin D
deficiency could play a crucial role in preventing and treating periodontal
disease. |
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| ISSN: | 2392-7674 |