Title:
Antioxidants in Periodontics - An Overview

Authors:
Nanditha Chandran, Anil Melath, Vishnusri Priya J, Rensa Anna Shaji & Salma Shukoor, India

Abstract:

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of supporting tissues of tooth caused by specific microorganisms. Bacterial endotoxins involved in the etiopathogenesis of periodontitis stimulate the polymorph nuclear neutrophils that releases free radicals as a part of host defense. The periodontal tissues are damaged due to increased release of free radicals. Damage mediated by free radicals can be mitigated by antioxidant defense system. Clinician must introduce adjunctive nutritional therapy to maintain optimal conditions and improve oral health. Dietary antioxidants offer remarkable benefits and valuable properties essential for periodontal health maintenance. Hence the present review focuses on antioxidants, its sources and mechanism by which they help in maintaining periodontal health.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2025.9401