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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
Volume 44, Issue -, Pages S79-S84Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12672
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dental caries; gingivitis; nutrition; periodontal disease; periodontitis
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Aim: To provide a narrative review of the role of macro-and micronutrients in relation to dental caries, gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease. Materials & Methods: This review is based on systematic reviews (when available) and comparative human studies. Results: Dental caries cannot develop without the presence of dietary fermentable carbohydrates, in particular sugar. The susceptibility to develop caries in the presence of carbohydrates may be influenced by genetics and micronutrients such as vitamin D. Gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease are sensitive markers to both abnormalities in macronutrient content (excessive carbohydrates or poly-unsaturated fat intake, deficient protein intake) and micronutrient intake (e.g. vitamin C and B12). Conclusion: Dental caries and periodontal diseases are a sensitive alarm bell for an unhealthy diet, which predicts the future onset of the diseases of civilizations.
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