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Effects of Vitamin D, Melatonin, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Periodontal Health: A Narrative Review.

Dentistry journal
April 20, 2025
Dora Dragičević Tomičić et al. (10 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewMolecular Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in periodontal health, focusing on their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and bone-preserving effects.

Results Summary

Omega-3 Fatty Acids were found to reduce pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and promote pro-resolving lipid mediators, contributing to immune balance and bone preservation. However, the study notes significant gaps in optimal dosages, long-term efficacy, and standardized protocols.

Population

Not specified (general discussion of periodontal disease patients).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (10)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
vitamin D
neutral
innate and adaptive immune responses
-
-
modulates
#1
vitamin D
increase
antimicrobial peptide production
-
-
enhancing
#2
vitamin D
decrease
inflammatory cytokine expression
-
-
reducing
#3
omega-3 fatty acids
decrease
production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids
-
-
reduce
#4
omega-3 fatty acids
increase
synthesis of pro-resolving lipid mediators
-
-
promoting
#5
omega-3 fatty acids
neutral
bone preservation
-
-
contributing to
#6
omega-3 fatty acids
neutral
immune balance
-
-
contributing to
#7
melatonin
increase
osteoblast proliferation
-
-
stimulating
#8
melatonin
decrease
osteoclast activity
-
-
inhibiting
#9
melatonin
neutral
circadian rhythms
-
-
regulating
#10
Abstract

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the destruction of tooth-supporting structures, influenced by immune system dysregulation, oxidative stress, and imbalances in bone metabolism. Given its multifactorial pathogenesis, bioactive compounds such as vitamin D, melatonin, and omega-3 fatty acids have emerged as potential adjuncts to periodontal therapy due to their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties. This narrative review explores the role of these three supplements in periodontal health, their potential in synergistic effects, and existing research gaps, providing a foundation for future studies on their clinical applications. Vitamin D is essential for calcium homeostasis, bone remodeling, and immune function. It modulates both innate and adaptive immune responses, enhancing antimicrobial peptide production and reducing inflammatory cytokine expression. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids while promoting the synthesis of pro-resolving lipid mediators, contributing to bone preservation and immune balance. Melatonin, known for its antioxidant and osteogenic properties, supports bone remodeling by stimulating osteoblast proliferation and inhibiting osteoclast activity, while also regulating circadian rhythms, which may influence oral health. Although these bioactive compounds show promising effects in preclinical and clinical studies, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding optimal dosages, long-term efficacy, combined use, and standardized treatment protocols. Further clinical trials are necessary to elucidate their therapeutic value in periodontal disease management, especially those focused on their potential synergistic mechanisms. Understanding their synergistic mechanisms may open new avenues for adjunctive strategies in periodontal therapy.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality60/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.32
Normalized Score0.60
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