Investigations Into The Potential Benefits Of Using Probiotics To Prevent Infections And Maintain Oral Health In Patients With Prosthetic Restorations
Abstract
Background: Prosthetic restorations, such as dental implants, crowns, and bridges, are widely used to restore oral functionality. However, they can increase the risk of infections, including peri-implantitis and mucositis, due to bacterial colonization. Probiotics, known for their benefits in gastrointestinal health, have shown potential in improving oral health by modulating the oral microbiome and inhibiting pathogenic bacteria. This study investigates the effectiveness of probiotics in preventing infections and maintaining oral health in patients with prosthetic restorations.
Objective: To evaluate the potential benefits of using probiotics to prevent infections and maintain oral health in patients with prosthetic restorations.
Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants who had recently received prosthetic restorations. The participants were randomly assigned to either a probiotic group (n=30) or a control group (n=30). The probiotic group received a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium lactis for three months, while the control group received a placebo. Oral health assessments, including the incidence of infections, plaque index, gingival index, and probing pocket depth, were conducted at baseline, three months, and six months.
Results: At the end of the study, the probiotic group had a significantly lower incidence of infections compared to the control group (4 vs. 10, p < 0.05). The probiotic group also demonstrated significant improvements in plaque index (1.2 ± 0.5 vs. 1.8 ± 0.6, p = 0.03), gingival index (0.9 ± 0.4 vs. 1.5 ± 0.5, p = 0.02), and probing pocket depth (2.5 ± 0.6 mm vs. 3.2 ± 0.7 mm, p = 0.04).
Conclusion: The study suggests that probiotics may be effective in reducing the risk of infections and improving oral health in patients with prosthetic restorations. Probiotics could be considered as an adjunctive therapy in the management of oral health for these patients. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term benefits of probiotic use in oral care.
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