Effects of Omega-3 as an adjuvant in the treatment of periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

After scaling and root planning, PPD reduction and CAL reduction were observed in both control and test groups, but with statistically significant better values for the omega-3 fatty acids group. Patients suffering from periodontitis could benefit from the use of omega-3 fatty acids to increase the effectiveness of a nonsurgical treatment.