Advances in understanding vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor in periodontal disease management

Authors

Marina Cristina Giurgiu, UMF Carol Davila, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Stomatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
George Alexandru Denis Popescu, Doctoral School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Stana Paunica, UMF Carol Davila, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Stomatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Dragos Nicolae Ciongaru, UMF Carol Davila, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Stomatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Brandusa Florina Mocanu, UMF Carol Davila, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Stomatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Ana Maria Alexandra Stanescu, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Central Military Emergency Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
Anca Silvia Dumitriu, UMF Carol Davila, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Stomatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between periodontal disease and vitamin D deficiency by correlating clinical periodontal parameters with serum levels of vitamin D; (2) Methods: Data from the literature and the periodontal status of two patients diagnosed with both periodontal disease and vitamin D deficiency were evaluated. Clinical parameters were measured, including plaque index, bleeding on probing, and bone resorption (%). Serum levels of vitamin D were also analyzed. Additionally, the patients underwent initial periodontal treatment to improve the periodontal status; (3) Results: Both patients exhibited advanced periodontal disease with elevated clinical parameters and significant bone resorption. Serum levels of vitamin D were below normal; (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and periodontal disease severity. Low serum levels of vitamin D may exacerbate periodontal tissue destruction and bone resorption. Early detection and management of vitamin D deficiency could play a crucial role in preventing and treating periodontal disease.

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Giurgiu, Marina Cristina; Popescu, George Alexandru Denis; Paunica, Stana; Ciongaru, Dragos Nicolae; Mocanu, Brandusa Florina; Stanescu, Ana Maria Alexandra; and Dumitriu, Anca Silvia (2024) "Advances in understanding vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor in periodontal disease management," Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences: Vol. 11: Iss. 2, Article 37.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/2392-7674.1539
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/jmms/vol11/iss2/37