Role Of Vitamin D In Periodontitis – A Narrative Review

Abstract

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that primarily aids calcium absorption, promoting growth and mineralization of bones.Recent research on Vitamin D has unravelledthe many facets of vitamin D including its role in periodontal health and disease.With larger section of people around the world getting easily afflictedwith Vitamin D deficiency as well as chronic periodontitis this review will scrutinize the involvement and nutraceutical importance of vitamin D in periodontal health and disease.