The Association between Low Serum Vitamin D level & Periodontal Diseases in Bangladeshi Population- An Observational Study
Abstract:
Background: Bangladeshi population (20-45 age) presents
early loss of tooth without any history of systemic disease.
Low serum vitamin D level is one of the factors of early tooth
loss. The aim of the study is to assess the significance of low
or insufficient serum vitamin D level as a factor of early
tooth loss in Bangladesh perspective.
Materials and Methods: An observational study was
performed in dental unit of TMSS Medical College from
January 2021 to December 2022 after ethical clearance of
IRB of this institute. Total number of patients was 70 selected
by non-random sampling (judgment sampling) who fulfilled
the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We assessed the variable
like gingivitis, periodontal pocket & tooth mobility clinically.
The depth of the periodontal pocket & gingivitis was assessed
by the periodontal probe & the mobility by using a blunt
instrument & feel with the fingers before & after Vit D
supplementation. Data were processed and analyzed using
computer software SPSS version 26.0.
Results: Deficiency of low serum vit D level has significant
effect on periodontal bone resorption and after correction of
serum vit D level resulted clinical improvement on
periodontal health.
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency may place subject at risk
of developing chronic periodontitis.