Oral Health Case Reports

Department of Dental Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospiotal, Pallikaranai, India

Publications

• 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 included. They wer.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.62

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