Association between serum vitamin D3 levels and gingival crevicular fluid osteocalcin and N-terminal telopeptide levels in periodontal health and disease.
Researchers examined connections between vitamin D3 levels and bone turnover markers in gingival crevicular fluid among periodontally healthy individuals and those with periodontitis, finding osteocalcin levels were lowest in periodontitis patients with severe vitamin D3 deficiency.
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