The influence of an anti-inflammatory diet on gingivitis. A randomized controlled trial.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
30941800
Abstract
AIM
Aim of this study was to investigate the influence of an anti-inflammatory diet on different parameters in patients with gingivitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Thirty patients were randomly allocated to an experimental and a control group stratified by their plaque values. The experimental group had to change to a diet low in processed carbohydrates and animal proteins, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D, antioxidants, plant nitrates and fibres for 4 weeks. The control group did not change their diet. Both groups suspended interdental cleaning. Periodontal parameters were assessed by a blinded dentist. Serological and subgingival plaque samples were taken at baseline and end.
RESULTS
While there were no differences regarding the plaque values, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in gingival bleeding (GI Baseline: 1.04 ± 0.21, GI End: 0.61 ± 0.29, p < 0.05), a significant increase in Vitamin D values and a significant weight loss. There were no inter-group differences regarding the inflammatory serological parameters, the serological omega fatty acids, nor the subgingival microbiome composition.
CONCLUSION
The evaluated diet could significantly reduce gingivitis in a clinically relevant range, while serological inflammatory parameters and the subgingival microbiome seem to be unaffected in this study duration. (German Clinical Trials Register; DRKS00009888).
Aim of this study was to investigate the influence of an anti-inflammatory diet on different parameters in patients with gingivitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Thirty patients were randomly allocated to an experimental and a control group stratified by their plaque values. The experimental group had to change to a diet low in processed carbohydrates and animal proteins, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D, antioxidants, plant nitrates and fibres for 4 weeks. The control group did not change their diet. Both groups suspended interdental cleaning. Periodontal parameters were assessed by a blinded dentist. Serological and subgingival plaque samples were taken at baseline and end.
RESULTS
While there were no differences regarding the plaque values, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in gingival bleeding (GI Baseline: 1.04 ± 0.21, GI End: 0.61 ± 0.29, p < 0.05), a significant increase in Vitamin D values and a significant weight loss. There were no inter-group differences regarding the inflammatory serological parameters, the serological omega fatty acids, nor the subgingival microbiome composition.
CONCLUSION
The evaluated diet could significantly reduce gingivitis in a clinically relevant range, while serological inflammatory parameters and the subgingival microbiome seem to be unaffected in this study duration. (German Clinical Trials Register; DRKS00009888).
Date Issued
2019-04
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
carbohydrates host modulation micronutrients nutrition omega-3 fatty acids periodontal disease
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Woelber, Johan P | |
Gärtner, Maximilian | |
Breuninger, Lilian | |
Anderson, Annette | |
König, Daniel | |
Hellwig, Elmar | |
Al-Ahmad, Ali | |
Vach, Kirstin | |
Dötsch, Andreas | |
Ratka-Krüger, Petra |
Journal
Journal of clinical periodontology
Publisher
Wiley
ISSN
0303-6979
Access(Rights)
restricted