Role of Antioxidants in Periodontal Disease and Its Therapy

  • Amit Bhardwaj SGT Dental College, Gurgaon, Haryana; Private dental practitioner, Gurgaon,India.
  • Shalu Verma Bhardwaj SGT Dental College, Gurgaon, Haryana; Private dental practitioner, Gurgaon,India.
Keywords: Antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10, Free radicals, Periodontal disease

Abstract

Periodontal disease is a chronic adult condition. Bacteria implicated in the etiology of this disease causes destruction of connective tissue and bone. As a result of stimulation by bacterial antigen polymorphic neutrophils (PMN) produces free radicals via respiratory burst as a part of host response to infection. Patients with periodontal disease display increased PMN number and activity. This proliferation results in high degree of free radical release culminating in heightened oxidative damage to gingival tissues, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Damage mediated by free radicals can be mitigated by "ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE SYSTEM ". Physiological alteration and pathological states produced by free radicals depend on disequilibrium between free radical production and antioxidant levels leading to oxidative stress. 

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Published
2017-03-15
How to Cite
Bhardwaj, A., & Bhardwaj, S. V. (2017). Role of Antioxidants in Periodontal Disease and Its Therapy. Asian Journal of Medical Research, 6(2), 6-11. Retrieved from https://aijournals.com/index.php/ajmr/article/view/159