Omega-3 PUFA and Aspirin as Adjuncts to Periodontal Debridement in Patients with Periodontitis and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
Background: Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA) and low-dose aspirin (ASA) have been proposed as a host modulation regimen to control chronic inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and immunological impact of orally administered ω-3 PUFA and ASA as adjuncts to periodontal debridement for the treatment of periodontitis in patients type 2 diabetes. Methods: Seventy-five patients (n=25/group) were randomly assigned to receive placebo and periodontal debridement (CG), ω-3 PUFA + ASA (3g of fish oil/day + 100mg ASA/day for 2 months) after periodontal debridement (Test Group [TG]1), or ω-3 PUFA + ASA (3g of fish oil/day + 100mg ASA/day for 2 months) before periodontal debridement (TG2). Periodontal parameters and GCF were collected at baseline (t0), 3 months after periodontal debridement and ω-3 PUFA + ASA or placebo for TG1 and CG (t1), after ω-3 PUFA + ASA (before periodontal debridement) for TG2 (t1), and 6 months after periodontal debridement (all groups) (t2). GCF was analyzed for cytokine levels by multiplex ELISA. Results: Ten patients (40%) in TG1 and 9 patients (36%) in TG2 achieved the clinical endpoint for treatment (≤4 sites with PD ≥ 5mm), as opposed to 4 (16%) in CG. There was clinical attachment gain in moderate and deep pockets for TG1. IFN-γ and IL-8 levels decreased over time for both test groups. IL-6 levels were lower for TG1. HbA1c levels reduced for TG1. Conclusion: Adjunctive ω-3 and ASA…
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