The Impact of Vitamin Deficiencies in Oral Cavity: A Review

Vitamins are organic compounds and are derived from diet. They are required for proper growth, development and normal activity of body tissues. They play an important role in maintenance of oral health of an individual. They can be fat soluble or water soluble. The initiation, pathogenesis and increase in severity of oral and periodontal diseases, depends on the presence of vitamins in the body. Deficiency of vitamins can lead to increased risk of dental caries. They have a significant impact on the development of enamel, dentin and bone formation in the oral cavity. They affect the periodontal health of an individual.