Effects of Nutritional Composition on Periodontal Disease

Investigations on the role of diet in developing oral diseases, was mainly focused on the local effects of dietary regimen on caries occurrence. Hence the role of diet on development and progression of periodontal or gingival disease is less investigated. In the case of periodontal disease, the chance of root caries, tooth mobility and tooth loss increases. Present data supports the probable role of dietary supplies on how the periodontal tissues are repaired, because of the effect of diet on immune host response. The aim of the present review study, is to evaluate the effects of macro and micronutrients on the preservation of periodontal tissues.