Effects of Nutritional Supplements Alone or as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in improving periodontal health, both alone and alongside nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on nutritional supplements and periodontal therapy.
• Utilized network meta-analysis to compare various nutritional supplements.
• Identified seven types of nutritional supplements and assessed their health benefits.
• Some nutritional supplements show higher benefits for periodontal health than others.
• Evidence on the effectiveness of supplements as an adjunct to nonsurgical therapy is limited and suggests further research is necessary.