ascorbic-acid and Tooth-Mobility

Topics: Adult; Alveolar Process; Animals; Ascorbic Acid; Ascorbic Acid Deficiency; Child; Collagen; Epidemiologic Methods; Humans; Leukocytes; Mouth Mucosa; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Periodontal Diseases; Periodontium; Permeability; Tooth Mobility

Topics: Ascorbic Acid; Capsules; Clinical Trials as Topic; Delayed-Action Preparations; Gingiva; Humans; Niacinamide; Pantothenic Acid; Pyridoxine; Riboflavin; Thiamine; Tooth Mobility; Vitamin A; Vitamin B 12; Vitamin D; Vitamins

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is necessary for the formation of collagen, reducing free radicals, and aiding in iron absorption. Scurvy, a disease of dietary ascorbic acid deficiency, is uncommon today. Indeed, implementation of dietary recommendations largely eradicated infantile scurvy in the US in the early 1900s. We present a case of an otherwise healthy 2-year-old Caucasian girl who presented with refusal to walk secondary to pain in her lower extremities, generalized irritability, sleep disturbance, and malaise. The girl's parents described feeding the patient an organic diet recommended by the Church of Scientology that included a boiled mixture of organic whole milk, barley, and corn syrup devoid of fruits and vegetables. Physical examination revealed pale, bloated skin with edematous, violaceous gums and loosening of a few of her teeth. Dermatologic findings included xerosis, multiple scattered ecchymoses of the extremities, and perifollicular hemorrhage. Laboratory and radiographic evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of scurvy. The patient showed dramatic improvement after only 3 days of treatment with oral ascorbic acid and significant dietary modification. In this case report, we revisit the old diagnosis of scurvy with a modern dietary twist secondary to religious practices. This case highlights the importance of taking a detailed dietary history when evaluating diseases involving the skin.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Ascorbic Acid; Child, Preschool; Diet; Edema; Female; Gingival Diseases; Humans; Religion; Scurvy; Tooth Mobility; Vitamins

A 53-year-old woman, known with a schizophrenic disorder and a history of drug addiction, was referred because of progressive hematomas of the lower extremities and fatigue. Her medical history included hyperplastic gums, tooth hypermobility and anaemia. Scurvy was diagnosed as a result of an insufficient diet due to drug addiction and a paranoid psychosis. After suppletion of vitamin C and starting highly nutritious food a rapid amelioration of the scurvy related complaints was observed. While dreaded and often fatal in earlier eras, in the 21st century scurvy is easily treatable if this diagnosis is recognised.

Topics: Anemia; Antioxidants; Ascorbic Acid; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia; Scurvy; Substance-Related Disorders; Tooth Mobility; Treatment Outcome

Topics: Adult; Ascorbic Acid; Humans; Middle Aged; Tooth Mobility

Topics: Adult; Ascorbic Acid; Food Additives; Humans; Middle Aged; Military Personnel; Tooth Mobility

Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Ascorbic Acid; Fasting; Humans; Middle Aged; Time Factors; Tongue; Tooth Mobility

Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Alveolar Process; Ascorbic Acid; Blood Proteins; Child; Child, Preschool; Cholesterol; Diet; Dietary Carbohydrates; Gingiva; Glucose Tolerance Test; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Lipid Metabolism; Male; Middle Aged; Mouth Diseases; Placebos; Serum Albumin; Tooth Mobility

Topics: Ascorbic Acid; Dental Prophylaxis; Flavonoids; Gingival Diseases; Humans; Periodontal Diseases; Pharmacology; Tooth Mobility; Vitamins