The Influence of a Bifidobacterium animalis Probiotic on Gingival Health: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Kuru B. E., Laleman I., yalnizoglu T., KURU L., Teughels W.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.88, no.11, pp.1115-1123, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 88 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2017.170213
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1115-1123
  • Keywords: Bifidobacterium, Bifidobacterium animalis, gingivitis, probiotics, yogurt, SALIVARY MUTANS STREPTOCOCCI, LACTOBACILLUS-RHAMNOSUS GG, PLAQUE-INDUCED GINGIVITIS, PERIODONTAL-DISEASE, CREVICULAR FLUID, ICE-CREAM, LACTIS BB-12, IN-VITRO, REUTERI, INFLAMMATION
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: There is growing interest in the use of probiotics in periodontal therapy; however, until now, most research has focused on lactobacilli probiotics. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of 4-week use of yogurt supplemented with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis DN-173010 versus a placebo yogurt, followed by a 5-day non-brushing period.