Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Chronic Periodontitis.

Summary

Omega 3 fatty acids is one such dietary supplement, known to modulate the host response in chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, osteoporosis by producing Resolvins and protectins without showing any inadvertent effects.Addition of systemic Omega 3 Fatty Acids with SRP may enhance the therapeutic result of Chronic Periodontitis owing to host modulation \& anti-inflammatory properties. If proven, this can be used as a routine treatment modality.

Timeline

Start

2012-07

Primary completion

2013-08

Completion

2013-11

Drugs

Indications