Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part E (2018)

Abstract: Vitamin D has important role in regulation of bone metabolism. Various inflammatory diseases are related to Vitamin D deficiency because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin D also possess antimicrobial properties. Periodontal disease is induced by plaque biofilm. In periodontitis, there is loss of supporting alveolar bone. Due to role of vitamin D in bone metabolism, vitamin D deficiency in presence of periodontitis may lead to exacerbated bone resorption. In this review, studies conducted to reveal association between levels of vitamin D and periodontal disease are discussed.