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Abstract Title:

Effect of Freeze Dried Powdered Probiotics on Gingival Status and Plaque Inhibition: A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Study.

Abstract Source:

Contemp Clin Dent. 2017 Jan-Mar;8(1):116-121. PMID: 28566862

Abstract Author(s):

Asif Yousuf, Mohsin Sidiq, Shravani Ganta, Anup Nagaraj, Preeti Vishnani, Iram Jan

Article Affiliation:

Asif Yousuf

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of freeze dried powdered probiotics on gingival status and plaque inhibition among 12-15-year-old schoolchildren.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized controlled trial was conducted among 12-15-year-old schoolchildren in Jaipur. Commercially available freeze dried probiotics containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium lactis (Prowel, Alkem Laboratories), lactic acid bacillus only (Sporolac, Sangyo), and a placebo powder calcium carbonate 250 g (Calcium Sandoz, Novartis) were assigned to two intervention groups and a placebo group each comprising 11 schoolchildren. All subjects were instructed to mix the powder in 30 ml of water and swish once daily for 3 min, for 3 weeks. Periodontal clinical parameters were assessed by examining the subjects for Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman plaque index (PI) (Modification of Quigley-Hein PI) and gingival index at baseline, 7(th) day, 14(th) day, and 21(st) day.

RESULTS: For both the probiotic groups, a statistically significant reduction (P<0.05) in gingival status and plaque inhibition was recorded up to 2(nd) week of probiotic ingestion. However, no significant difference was observed in the placebo group.

CONCLUSION: The use of probiotic mouth rinses improves the oral health in children by significantly reducing the plaque and gingival scores. Further studies are warranted to prove or refute the long-term effects, means of administering probiotics and the dosages needed to achieve different preventive or therapeutic purposes.

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