Periodontitis is a complex chronic inflammatory noncommunicable disease, initiated by the
development of a dysbiotic microbial plaque biofilm below the gingival margin. Whilst the …

To explore the vitamin D levels of periodontitis patients in comparison with periodontally
healthy ones, and to assess the influence of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunctive …

Vitamin D plays an essential role in calcium and bone metabolism, immune regulation and
possesses profound anti‐inflammatory effects. Evidence suggests that low serum vitamin D …

In the last few decades, growing evidence have shown a possible impact of diet and
nutrients on oral health. This review aims to describe, in the light of current knowledge, the …

Background The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of three biologics,
namely autologous blood‐derived products (ABPs), enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) and …

Periodontitis is an infectious, inflammatory disease that is associated with a complex
interplay between specific bacteria, host response, and environmental factors. Because of its …

It is well recognized that human periodontal ligament cells (PDL cells) may represent local
immune cells of the periodontal tissues. However, it is unclear whether they represent “true” …

Background There are differences in vitamin D levels between periodontitis and healthy
individuals, but the effect of vitamin D on periodontitis is controversial. The purpose of this …

Due to the increasing focus on host inflammatory processes with regard to the aetiology of
periodontal disease, diet has become an important factor in host modulation. Recent …

Periodontitis is a complex inflammatory disorder of the tooth supporting structures,
associated with microbial dysbiosis, and linked to a number if systemic conditions. Untreated …