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Using Probiotics Alongside Dental Cleaning to Improve Gum Health and Freshen Breath

Assessing the Adjunctive Role of Probiotics in Conjunction with Scaling and Root Planing for management of Chronic Periodontitis and Halitosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094808
Enrollment
56
Registered
2025-09-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: probiotic with scaling and root planing: Participants in the intervention group will receive probiotic supplementation twice daily for 21 days Tab Bifilac Tablets India Private Limited,

Sponsors

Banaras Hindu University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years Patients having moderate to severe chronic generalized periodontitis (more than equal to 3 mm clinical attachment loss involving more than 30 percent of sites) Presence of halitosis, confirmed by organoleptic assessment Patients who had not taken any antibiotics during the previous 3 months or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last month Patients who had not participated in any clinical trial during the previous month Who had not undergone any surgical or non-surgical therapy 6 months prior to the study Ability to provide informed consent for participation in the study. Patients who agreed for regular follow ups.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of drug allergy. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients wearing orthodontic appliances or any removable prosthesis Patient with systemic ailments Patients not consenting to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) from baseline to 1, 2, and 3 months. Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) over the same intervals. Reduction in halitosis scores, assessed using organoleptic method.Timepoint: Change in Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) from baseline to 1, 2, and 3 months. Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) over the same intervals. Reduction in halitosis scores, assessed using organoleptic method.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Gingival Index (GI) from baseline to follow-up visits. Perceived improvement in breath freshness Oral discomfort or ease of probiotic use Incidence of adverse effects or complications related to probiotic use (e.g., gastrointestinal upset, allergic reactions). Need for retreatment or additional interventions during the 3-month follow-up.Timepoint: 1 month 2 month 3 month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAishwarya Pandey

Banaras Hindu University

durranif88@gmail.com09140120152

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026