The adjunctive effects of Omega-3 dietary supplementation in the treatment of periodontitis: a clinical and immunological study

Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) (Brazil)0 个研究点目标入组 25 人开始时间: 2015年10月5日最近更新: 2016年10月17日

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•1. Adults aged over 18 with generalized chronic periodontitis seeking treatment at the dental school of the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil between 2010 and 2011. An experienced specialist in periodontology diagnosed patients according to the criteria of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
•2. Having moderate-severe periodontitis (attachment loss = 3 mm and periodontal pocket = 5 mm) in at least 4 interproximal sites from different teeth, and having at least 15 own teeth
•3. A group of plaque-induced gingivitis patients was used as controls: at least 20 own teeth with no interproximal attachment loss and presence of bleeding in = 30% of sites

•1. Diagnosed systemic disease
•2. The use of antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the previous 6 and 3 months, respectively
•3. Ongoing use of medication known to affect periodontal condition such as anticonvulsants (phenytoin) or immunosuppressives (cyclosporine, nifedipine, nitrendipine, oxidipine, felodipine, amlodipine, verapamil and diltiazem)
•4. Ongoing use of omega nutritional supplements, or previous periodontal and/or orthodontic treatment in the last 12 months

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Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) (Brazil)