This study evaluated the effect of probiotic supplementation on gingival health in orthodontic patients. Participants undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly assigned to receive either a probiotic preparation containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri or no The primary objective was to assess changes in gingival inflammation using clinical periodontal indices(BOP). Secondary outcomes included plaque accumulation(PI) . The results of this study may help determine whether probiotic supplementation can support gingival health during orthodontic treatment
This was a randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted in orthodontic patients with gingivitis. Participants were allocated to probiotic or no groups and followed for the duration of the orthodontic treatment period. Clinical periodontal parameters were recorded at baseline and at follow-up visits according to the study protocol
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
Participants received probiotic supplementation containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri during orthodontic treatment. The intervention was administered in an open-label manner without placebo
Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
Change in gingival inflammation.
Gingivitis was assessed using a standardized clinical gingival index (BOP-Bleeding On Probing) during orthodontic treatment.A result above 10 percent indicates localized gingivitis, a result above 30 percent indicates generalized gingivitis. A result below 10 percent indicates healthy periodontium.The higher the percentage value, the worse the result
Time frame: from baseline to 12 weeks
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