Department of Dental Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospiotal, Pallikaranai, India
Research Article
Clinical Effects Of SRP (Scaling And Root Planning) With Probiotics And SRP (Scaling And Root Planning) With Placebo In The Treatment Of Periodontitis?A Pilot Study
Author(s): Nilofer Farjana*
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic host immune mediated inflammatory response involving the supporting periodontal tissues
resulting in tissue breakdown and bone loss. It eventually results in tooth loss. Probiotics are live microorganisms when given in adequate
amounts attenuates the normal body health. It recently finds its benefit in oral health. It stimulates the immune response and interfere with the
growth and adhesion of microorganisms. Probiotics can be used as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis. This is a pilot study which
evaluates the clinical periodontal parameters in generalized periodontitis patients, on giving the oral supplement of probiotics or placebo as
an adjunct to nonsurgical treatment, Scaling and Root Planning (SRP).
Methods: A total number of 10 generalized periodontitis patients were inclu.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.62
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