Improvement in periodontal healing after periodontal surgery supported by nutritional supplement drinks.
10.5051/jpis.2014.44.3.109
- Author:
Jaeri LEE
1
;
Jung Chul PARK
;
Ui Won JUNG
;
Seong Ho CHOI
;
Kyoo Sung CHO
;
Yoo Kyoung PARK
;
Chang Sung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea. ypark@khu.ac.kr dentall@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
Nutrition therapy;
Periodontal index;
Periodontics;
Wound healing
- MeSH:
Appetite;
Humans;
Niacin;
Nutrition Therapy;
Oral Health;
Periodontal Index;
Periodontics;
Tooth Mobility;
Vitamins;
Wound Healing
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2014;44(3):109-117
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of nutritional supplements on periodontal health and tooth mobility after surgery. METHODS: Patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group who consumed nutritional supplement drinks for 8 weeks, while the placebo group did not receive any such supplements. The gingival index (GI) and tooth mobility were measured at baseline and at 1, 4, and 8 weeks. In addition, the oral health impact profile-14 and anthropometric measurements along with loss of appetite and dietary intake were assessed at baseline and 8 weeks. RESULTS: At 1 week, GI values were reduced in the intervention group (P<0.05), and tooth mobility had increased, but to a lesser extent in the intervention group (P<0.05). At 8 weeks, the intakes of protein, vitamins A and B1, and niacin were increased in the intervention group. CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that nutritional supplementation improves early periodontal healing after surgery.
