The Effectiveness of Probiotics on Oral Health During Adult Orthodontic Treatment With Fixed Appliances: A Two-Arm Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Using probiotic lozenges that contain <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i>, alongside regular teeth brushing, during the first six months of fixed orthodontic treatment in adults can help maintain good oral hygiene. This approach reduces plaque buildup and helps prevent the onset of clinical signs associated with periodontal disease.
Authors
- Mohammad Younis Hajeer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0640-1297)
- Kinda Sultan
- Mohammad Maarouf
- Lana Hasan Albardawel
Institutions
- Damascus University (SY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.73449
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40