Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth. 2.Moderate & severe periodontitis according to Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) guidelines with halitosis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who are on any probiotic supplements for the past 3 months 2. Patient who has received antimicrobial/ periodontal therapies in last 3 months. 3. Those who receive oral hygiene treatment. 4. Patients with dental emergencies requiring antibiotic therapy such as pain, abscess, etc 5. Patients with history of systemic disease, smoking, allergy to lactose and fermented milk products 6. Pregnant and lactating females or those planning pregnancy during the treatment period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in Bleeding On Probing, Gingival Index (GI), Probing Depth, Winkel Tongue Coating Index (WTCI) ,Plaque Index and improvement in Clinical Attachment Level, Recession/Enlargement, % of sites showing clinical improvement.Timepoint: Visit 0 (day 0) Visit 1 (day 28) Visit 3 (day 84) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in volatile sulfur compounds (bad breath).Timepoint: Volatile sulfur compounds Visit 0 (day 0) Visit 1 (day 28) Visit 2 (day 56) Visit 3 (day 84) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad.