Effects Of Polyphenols On Periodontitis

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Scott Roberts, University of New EnglandFollow
Noah Sawtelle, University of New EnglandFollow
Emma Nelson, University of New EnglandFollow
Marayah Hynes, University of New EnglandFollow
Joann Moulton, University of New EnglandFollow

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Joann Moulton

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Description

Pharmacological agents have been used for centuries to treat or cure diseases. Foods, herbs, and extracts can produce similar pharmacological effects, one being polyphenols. This extract in particular exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. One cellular study stated the biofilm forming capacity and viability of periodontitis pathogens can be significantly altered by dietary polyphenols. Each year 2.8 million people in the United States are diagnosed with an antibiotic resistant bacterial or fungal pathogen. Due to the increasing occurrence of antibiotic resistance, importance of finding new molecules capable of expanding treatment modalities is fundamental in maintaining an acceptable standard of care.

Publication Date

4-2021

Disciplines

Dental Hygiene

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Roberts, Scott; Sawtelle, Noah; Nelson, Emma; Hynes, Marayah; and Moulton, Joann, "Effects Of Polyphenols On Periodontitis" (2021). Dental Hygiene Student Research Posters. 12.
https://dune.une.edu/dh_studpost/12