Higher intakes of flavonoids are associated with lower salivary IL-1β and maintenance of periodontal health 3-4 years after scaling and root planing.
Taylor V SparrowDavid W DodingtonJenalyn L YumolPeter C FritzWendy E WardPublished in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2020)
Higher flavonoid intake is associated with lower IL-1β. Also, regular supportive periodontal therapy maintained the improved PD at 3-4 years post-SRP regardless of smoking status.