To Study the Effect of Intake of Dairy Products on Periodontal Status in Indian Population
- Author Nilofar Attar
- Co-Author Rajesh Gaikwad, Akshsaya Banodkar, Gulnar Sethna
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- Country : India
- Subject : Periodontology
Keywords : Dairy products, gingivitis, periodontitis
Abstract
A healthy and nutritious diet includes consumption of a large number of dairy products. Dairy products intake has shown a beneficial effect on systemic and periodontal health. Milk, cheese, butter are the dairy products consumed in Indian population. The present research aimed to study the effect of dairy products intake on periodontal status. The participants in the study were grouped into healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis. Dairy product intake assessment was performed with a questionnaire. Percentage distribution among individuals with the different number of dairy products intake was evaluated. There was no correlation found between dairy product intake and periodontal status in this study.
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