Nidia Castro Dos Santos, Cassia Fernandes Araujo, Naira Maria Rebelatto Bechara Andere, Manuela Maria Viana Miguel, Miriam Raquel Ardigo Westphal, Thomas Van Dyke, Mauro Pedrine Santamaria
AIMS: To investigate the use of ω-3 fatty acids and low-dose aspirin as adjuncts to periodontal debridement in a patient with periodontitis and metabolic syndrome. METHODS: Periodontal and systemic parameters were assessed at baseline and 6 months. Gingival crevicular fluid was analyzed for interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and interferon (IFN)-γ levels by multiplex ELISA at baseline, 3 and 6 months. RESULTS: The treatment was effective in reducing probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing and plaque index, and glycated hemoglobin, triglycerides IL-1β, IL-6 and IFN-γ levels over time...
October 1, 2020: Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology