Effectiveness of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Periodontitis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

A meta-analysis of 15 randomised trials found that omega-3 supplementation alongside scaling and root planing produced small but statistically significant reductions in pocket depth, improved attachment levels, and decreased inflammation markers compared to treatment alone, though evidence certainty was low to very low.

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