Effect of local probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) vs systemic antibiotic therapy as an adjunct to non ‐surgical periodontal treatment in chronic periodontitis

ConclusionThe adjunctive use ofL.  reuteri and systemic antibiotics along with SRP showed similar improvement in all clinical periodontal parameters. This indicates that both adjunctive therapeutic agents showed similar efficacy in resolving inflammation and improving periodontal outcomes.

Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - January 20, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sana Ikram, Nuzhat Hassan, Saeeda Baig, Kevin Joseph Jerome Borges, Muhammad Arsalan Raffat, Zohaib Akram Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research