The Impact of Omega-3 Supplements on Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This systematic review examined the additional effect of taking omega-3 supplements on periodontal therapy.

Methods

The focused question was "What is the possible effect of omega-3 supplementation concomitant to non-surgical periodontal therapy on clinical periodontal parameters?" Databases Cochrane, Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science (January-July 2021) were searched to identify appropriate studies. Randomized clinical trials (RCT) about non-surgical therapy with omega-3 supplementation, with at least 3 months of supplementation period were included. Cochrane risk of bias tool version 2 and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation were used.

Results

A total of 1556 studies were found, of which eight studies met the inclus

SUBMITTER: Miller LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9105356 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature