The Role of Vitamin D3 in Periodontal Health: Implications for Bone Metabolism, Immune Modulation and Inflammation Control
This scholarly review analyzes Vitamin D3 as one of the vital steroids for bone metabolism and immune regulation within the tissues of the periodontium. The study highlights that being able to maintain systemic levels of Vitamin D3 helps preserve alveolar bone and reduces inflammatory cytokine production, making it a critical nutritional factor for successful periodontal therapy outcomes.
Moszura, J., Gawlak-Socka, S., Pęksa, J., Bielecka-Kowalska, N., & Kłosek, S. (2026, February 2). The role of vitamin D3 in Periodontal Health: Implications for Bone Metabolism, immune modulation and inflammation control. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/4/577
Does adopting a healthy diet improve periodontal parameters in patients susceptible to periodontal disease? A systematic review
This systematic review evaluates the impact and effectiveness of "healthy" dietary patterns on patients that may be susceptible to periodontal disease. By analyzing data from multiple clinical trials involving over 1,200 people, the researchers found that reducing refined carbohydrates and increasing nutrient-dense foods (like those in a Mediterranean diet) significantly improves clinical attachment levels and reduces gingival bleeding. The study concludes that nutritional counseling should be a standard part of periodontal patient care.
Glavin, C., Gartshore, J., Jackson, G., & Bonsor, S. (2025, January 10). Does adopting a healthy diet improve periodontal parameters in patients susceptible to periodontal disease? A systematic review. Nature News. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41432-024-01098-0
The impact of body mass index on periodontitis: a cross-sectional study
This cross-sectional study examined 1,000 adults to analyze the relationship between obesity indicators (BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio) and the health of the periodontium. The researchers found that individuals with a higher BMI and greater central adiposity had significantly deeper periodontal pockets and more attachment loss. The study concludes that obesity is an independent risk factor for periodontitis severity, suggesting that nutritional weight management is essential for improving periodontal therapy outcomes.
Vishwanath, S., Gurumurthy, V., Saini, R. S., Alberto Alarcón-Sánchez, M., Lomelí-Martínez, S. M., Heboyan, A., & Muradyan, A. A. (2025, October 9). The impact of body mass index on Periodontitis: A cross-sectional study. Therapeutic advances in chronic disease. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12515294/
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