Abstract
Systemic factors such as a balanced nutrition or nutritional supplementation have not been thoroughly evaluated in periodontal research, although reports of the possible effects of nutrient deficiency and supplementation have appeared early in the periodontal literature. There are many studies linking free radical damage at the cellular level not only to premature aging, but also to virtually everything that ails us including periodontal disease. It therefore seems prudent to address host resistance specifically with regard to antioxidant status along with our periodontal protocols. Nutritional counselling and supplementation may very well reduce inflammation and thereby enhance outcomes of conventional periodontal therapy. The purpose of this review is to summarise available research in the role of antioxidants as an adjunct to periodontal therapy.
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