O uso do ômega 3 como coadjuvante da terapia periodontal: revisão narrativa

Abstract

The scientific literature has suggested a new form of adjunctive treatment of periodontal disease, thus emerging the host modulation therapy, therapy based on the fact that the routine use of omega 3 fatty acid demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties. The objective of this work is to review the scientific literature on the use of omega 3 fatty acid in the treatment of periodontal disease. The review of the related literature allowed us to discuss the action of omega 3 fatty acids in the following situations: periodontal risk, improvement of periodontal parameters, reduction of inflammatory markers, inhibition of osteoclasts and doses used. It is concluded that patients undergoing conventional periodontal treatment can take advantage of the use of omega 3 as a therapeutic adjuvant.