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Elevated plasma calcifediol is associated with aggressive periodontitis.

Kaining Liu¹, Huanxin Meng, Xiaolin Tang

¹Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.

Journal of Periodontology

|July 1, 2009

Summary

Higher plasma calcifediol levels were observed in patients with aggressive periodontitis (AgP), suggesting a potential link between vitamin D and periodontal inflammation. This study explored vitamin D

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Periodontology
Biochemistry

Background:

Vitamin D is implicated in inflammatory diseases and bone metabolism.
Serum calcifediol may be linked to periodontal disease.
Investigating vitamin D's role in aggressive periodontitis (AgP) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the association between plasma calcifediol concentrations and AgP.
To explore the relationship between vitamin D-regulated bone biomarkers and AgP.

Main Methods:

Study included 66 AgP patients, 52 chronic periodontitis patients, and 60 healthy controls.
Periodontal health assessed via probing depth, attachment loss, and bleeding index.
Plasma calcifediol and bone biomarkers measured using radioimmunoassay kits and biochemical analysis.

Main Results:

AgP patients exhibited higher plasma calcifediol levels than healthy controls (29.28 vs. 21.60 nmol/l).
Plasma calcifediol correlated significantly with the bleeding index in AgP patients.
Osteocalcin levels were elevated in AgP patients compared to controls (0.90 vs. 0.70 ng/ml).
Serum inorganic phosphorus was lower in both periodontitis groups than in controls.

Conclusions:

Plasma calcifediol levels may be associated with periodontal inflammation.
Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise role of vitamin D in periodontal disease.