Inter-relationship of calcium, Vitamin D, and fluoride in periodontal health: An overview

Authors

  • Afshan Bey College of Dentistry, Majmaah Universitry, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
  • Mahira Kirmani Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Afaf Zia Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Syed S Ahmed College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al Zulfi, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2018.5.1.9

Keywords:

Calcium, hypoplastic enamel, periodontal disease, postnatal calcification, Vitamin D

Abstract

Many dental diseases are the result of developmental and maturation defects of teeth. Few of them are prenatal and postnatal calcification defects, developmental disturbances due to endocrine abnormalities, influence of dietary factors, mottled and hypoplastic enamel, caries, and loose teeth. Calcium is considered an important element for the proper development and maintenance of calcified dental tissues and the body; however, knowledge its role in the development and progression of periodontitis is very important. In this review, article general concepts of diet, nutrition, and relationship between calcium and periodontal disease have been discussed.

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Author Biographies

Afshan Bey, College of Dentistry, Majmaah Universitry, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia

Department of Periodontics

Mahira Kirmani, Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry

Afaf Zia, Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry

Syed S Ahmed, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al Zulfi, Saudi Arabia

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

Afshan Bey, Mahira Kirmani, Afaf Zia, & Syed S Ahmed. (2018). Inter-relationship of calcium, Vitamin D, and fluoride in periodontal health: An overview. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 5(1), 39–41. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2018.5.1.9

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018): Vol 5 | Issue 1 | January - March 2018

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