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Research: ELKHOULI,
Listed in Issue 205
Abstract
ELKHOULI, Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt. amrelkhouli@hotmail.com evaluated the efficacy of systemic administration of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids plus low-dose aspirin as an adjunctive treatment to regenerative therapy of furcation [bone loss, usually a result of periodontal disease] defects.
Background
Regeneration of lost periodontal tissues is considered to be one of the most challenging aspects of periodontal therapy. Our current understanding of the role of the host immuno-inflammatory response in periodontal diseases forms the basis of new therapeutic approaches. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of systemic administration of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids plus low-dose aspirin as an adjunctive treatment to regenerative therapy of furcation defects.
Methodology
Forty patients displaying at least a single grade II furcation defect were enrolled in the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: an experimental group receiving decalcified freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) + omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids combined with low-dose aspirin; and a control group receiving DFDBA + placebo. Clinical parameters were monitored at baseline, and at 3 and 6 mo following therapy, and included plaque index, gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level. The biochemical markers assessed in gingival crevicular fluid samples were interleukin-1beta and interleukin-10.
Results
The experimental intervention resulted in a greater mean probing pocket depth reduction (P < 0.001) and gain in clinical attachment (P < 0.05) compared with the control at 6 mo. Furthermore, the experimental protocol was able to achieve a significant modulatory effect on the levels of interleukin-1beta and interleukin-10 compared with control therapy.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that the combination therapy demonstrated successful reduction of gingival inflammation, reduction of pocket depth and attachment level gain, accompanied by a trend for modulation of the cytokines profile in gingival crevicular fluid.
References
Elkhouli AM. The efficacy of host response modulation therapy (omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin) as an adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis (clinical and biochemical study). Journal of Periodontal Research. 46(2):261-8. Apr 2011.
