Vitamin D: A 'Sun Shine' on the periodontium
| Autor: | Annie Kitty George, Bindiya Balram, Annu Elizabeth Joseph |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 4, Pp 227-232 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2772-5243 2772-5251 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/srmjrds.srmjrds_70_19 |
| Popis: | Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with pleiotropic effects on different organ systems of the body. Major portion of the vitamin is synthesized in the epidermis under the influence of sunlight. Conventionally, Vitamin D had been solely associated with the metabolism and health of skeletal tissues. Osteomalacia/osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children were the only symptoms previously attributed to Vitamin D deficiency. The potential role of adequate Vitamin D for the proper functioning of diverse tissues throughout the body is now well recognized. The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is rampant and affects people of all ages. Vitamin D is essential for the maintenance of periodontal health. Adequate levels of the vitamin have a “perio-protective” effect and can decrease susceptibility to periodontal diseases. This “sunshine effect” of the vitamin on the periodontium can be mainly attributed to its immune-modulatory action. This review addresses the basics of Vitamin D metabolism and underlines the role of Vitamin D on periodontal health, disease, and therapy. |
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