Abstract:Periodontal disease has a multifactorial nature, is infectious and can be influenced by hosts, genetic, hormonal, and nutritional factors. It has an inflammatory and progressive profile, characterized by the occurrence of oxidative stress. Ascorbic acid is an important antioxidant, and its deficit can impair tissue formation and periodontal tissue healing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of ascorbic acid on the prognosis of periodontitis through clinical trials that relate both themes. The pres… Show more
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