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Assessment of Vitamin C Levels in Periodontal Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Palestine
1Al Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Background:
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for the health of gingival and periodontal tissues due to its antioxidant potential.
Aim:
To assess the levels of vitamin C in different stages and grades of periodontitis.
Materials And Methods:
The present study follows a cross-sectional study design and was conducted in a private dental clinic in Palestine. The present study involves the collection of serum to assess the vitamin C deficiency in patients with existing periodontal diseases. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the difference in the vitamin C levels in various stages and grades of periodontitis. P value <0.05 was considered significant.
Results:
There was a significantly lower vitamin C level in patients with Stage IV periodontitis as compared to the early stages of periodontitis. However, there was no difference between the other stages of periodontitis.
Conclusion:
Vitamin C deficiency might be considered as one of the risk factors in periodontitis.
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