The Adjunctive Effect of Probiotics to Non Surgical Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2020-02-06
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Evaluation of clinical and microbiological effect of lactobacillus reuteri probiotics.

• Phase: Phase 1
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Tanta University

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with good systemic health.

2. Patients with moderate chronic periodontitis with attachment level ranging from 3-4 mm.

3. Optimal compliance as evidenced by no missed treatment appointments and positive attitude towards oral hygiene.

4. No gingival recession.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with history of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory drugs or periodontal therapy in the preceding 6 months.

2. Patients with risk factors (e.g. - smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, pregnant or any other systemic disease which can alter the course of periodontal therapy).

3. Patients who are allergic to lactate products.