Improved Healing after Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Is Associated with Higher Protein Intake in Patients Who Are Non-Smokers

Improved Healing after Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Is Associated with Higher Protein Intake in Patients Who Are Non-Smokers

The aim of this study was to determine whether a relationship between periodontal healing and protein intake exists in patients undergoing non-surgical treatment for periodontitis. Dietary protein intake was assessed using the 2005 Block food frequency questionnaire in patients with chronic generali...

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Main Authors: David W. Dodington, Hannah E. Young, Jennifer R. Beaudette, Peter C. Fritz, Wendy E. Ward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
periodontitis
periodontal diseases
scaling and root planning
diet
dietary protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/3722

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