1. level of mutans streptococci 2. caries status 3. immunity in saliva 4. side effects probiotic,
Conditions
Interventions
The subjects were randomly assigned to group A or group B: Group A drank 5 g reconstituted milk powder with probiotic L. paracasei SD1 once daily for 6 month,group B drank 5 g reconstituted milk powd
Experimental Dietary Supplement,Placebo Comparator No treatment
milk powder contained probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei SD1,standard milk powder
Sponsors
the Office of the Higher Education Commission
the National Science and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
11 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: subjects had to have good oral health with caries in less than 2 teeth, be non-smoking and have daily tooth-brushing habits using a fluoride containing toothpaste.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were: (i) habitual consumption of probiotics or xylitol, (ii) systemic antibiotic medication taken within 6 weeks, (iii) allergy to cows' milk, lactose intolerance, severe food allergy, and (iv) systemic or severe chronic diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prevention of dental caries 12 months microbial evaluation, side effects, assessment of dental status, | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| prevention of dental caries 12 months immunity in saliva, | — |
Contacts
Public ContactRawee Teanpaisan
Faculy of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University
Outcome results
None listed