Volume 26 , Issue 1 , June 2024 , Pages 31-38
Rafah Hussein Mohammed 1 ; Hashim Dawood Mousa 1 ; Saeed Ali Mohammed 1 ; Bangeen Mohammed Karam 1
1 Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq
Background: Periodontitis is a common disorder affecting the bone and soft tissues of
the periodontal complex. When untreated, it may lead to severe mobility or even loss of
teeth. Recent studies highlight the alleged role of vitamin C (Vit C) and vitamin D (Vit
D) in developing the disease. Objectives: To summarize recent knowledge on the role of
Vit C and Vit D in the pathogenesis and treatment of periodontitis. Patients and
methods: Forty-five patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis were selected
and randomly divided into three equal groups. The first group was the control group,
which underwent scaling, polishing and root planning (SRP; conventional periodontal
treatment) without medication. The second group underwent SRP and received Vit D3
(1000 IU) with Vit C (500 mg) orally and daily. The third group received Vit D3 (1000
IU) with Vit C (500 mg) orally and daily without SRP. All treatments were continued for
two months. Then, plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and clinical attachment loss
(CAL) were evaluated after two months. Results: Significant PI, GI, and CAL
reductions were detected after two months of periodontal treatment with Vit D3 and C
supplementation in the second group compared to other groups. Conclusions: Vit C and
Vit D reduced gum bleeding and can be used to improve patient's quality of life.