Nutrigenomics in Periodontology - A Heist for Medicine in Periodontolgy

This book provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of effect of nutrition on genes.Gingivitis and periodontitis initiated by sub gingival plaque indirectly depends on innate resistance of the periodontal tissues to infection .Host based risk factors such as genetic background of an individual, socio-economic status, smoking and dietary habits have all been suggested to alter the innate immune response of the host to periodontal disease. Nutrition is important to maintain the balance between microbial challenge and the host response as it has been implicated in a number of inflammatory diseases and conditions.

About the author

I have done my BDS & MDS from Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Science & Research, MMU, Amballa, Haryana. Working as a Senior Lecturer in Department of Periodontology, I.T.S Dental Collge, MuradNagar, Utter Pradesh.  

Product details

• Authors: Ashok Sharma, Prashans Sharma, Prashansa Sharma
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.06.2020
• EAN: 9786202519267
• ISBN: 9786202519267
• No. of pages: 148
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry