"Nutrition - a major factor to maintain healthy periodontium" Singh M.P., Professor & HOD, Bhatia Archana, Senior Lecturer, Kaur Taranvir, PG Student Address for Correspondence: Dr. M.P Singh, Prof and HOD, Department of Periodontology and oral Implantology, Dasmesh Institute of research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot. Email: dr_mpsingh@yahoo.co.uk
Online published on 15 May, 2014. Abstract The first essential of life is the maintenance of the internal environment of the cell, and this is achieved by complex regulatory mechanisms in which food nutrients play a major role. It supplies the energy required for the work done by the individual and also for growth and reproduction. The constant synthesis of tissues taking place during periods of growth and even in the fully grown adult requires the supply of the basic building materials such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. The study of the requirements of these various substances and how the requirements can be met through diet is known as nutrition. Food nutrients not only control the growth, development and physiological activity of periodontal tissues but also dictate the fate of these tissues in the event of infection and injury by influencing their response to the effects of the hostile local factors. So periodontal health cannot be achieved unless nutrient deficiency is corrected along with the other phases of treatment. So, the dental health professional therefore has a responsibility not only to remove the local gingival plaque and calculus irritants but also to help the patients increase the systemic resistance of the periodontal tissues by nutrition counseling. Top Keywords Nutrition, periodontium, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals. Top |