Periodontitis is a chronic, multifactorial disease characterized by the destruction of periodontal tissues, in which tooth loss can occur if left untreated. Periodontitis occurs as a result of the interaction between periopathogenic bacteria in the biofilm layer and the host response. More than 10% of the world's population is affected by severe periodontitis. The effect of vitamin C on gingival diseases has been a subject that has been emphasized a lot in previous studies and has been re-focused on recently. Considering the effects of vitamin C on collagen synthesis, immune cells, and antioxidant capacity, it is thought that it may be beneficial for periodontal tissues. In this review, we aimed to analyze recently published studies in which the areas of vitamin C use in periodontology practice and how they can be used in the future were examined.
Cite this article as: İlday İ, Ünal N, Çakır T, Işık AG. Examination of research on vitamin C in periodontology. Essent Dent. 2022; 1(3):66-71.