Chronic periodontitis (CP) healing from scaling and root planing was improved with the addition of vitamin E 200 mg (300 IU) daily, as was the antioxidant defense of the gum tissue.
“Vitamin E supplementation, superoxide dismutase status, and outcome of scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.” J Periodontol. 2014 Feb;85(2): 242-9. 51343 Dr. Neha Singh, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India, 124001. drneha2424@gmail.com
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