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ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry

Influence of a Low-Carbohydrate and Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Ascorbic Acid, Antioxidants, and Fiber Diet on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Savan Sunari Rajaram, Swet Nisha, Nada Musharraf Ali, Pratibha Shashikumar, Shaswata Karmakar, Vijayendra Pandey

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  3. Association between an anti-inflammatory low-carbohydrate diet and gingivitis in women with obesity.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2026
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6 authors.

Savan Sunari RajaramDepartment of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Haldia, West Bengal.
Swet NishaDepartment of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Haldia, West Bengal.
Nada Musharraf AliDr Abdul Rahman AL Mishari Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pratibha ShashikumarDepartment of Periodontology, J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Shaswata KarmakarDepartment of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Vijayendra PandeyDepartment of Periodontology, Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, Jharkhand, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNutrition has a significant impact on the pathophysiology of periodontal disease. Both micro- and macronutrients have an impact on periodontal health. This study aimed at the evaluation of the effects of a diet low in carbohydrate and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, antioxidants, and fiber on clinical outcomes in patients with gingival inflammation for four weeks. MATERIALS AND

methodsOverall, 54 systemically healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. The clinical trial consisted of two groups: Group A (test group) (

resultsPrimary clinical outcome BOP and secondary outcome GI showed significant changes in the test group compared with the control group (

conclusionDietary recommendations can be beneficial in managing gingival and periodontal inflammation. Nutritional interventional studies as monotherapy are required to evaluate the clinical significance of diet in periodontal therapy.

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Antioxidantsdietnonsurgical periodontal therapynutritionomega-3 fatty acidsperiodontitis

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PMID33688474
PMCPMC7934824

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