The use of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 on oral health indexes in a school population: A pilot randomized clinical trial

doi:10.1177/20587384211031107

AutoresCarla Borrell García, Marta Ribelles Llop, María Ángeles García Esparza, Antonio Juan Flichy‐Fernández, Laura Marqués Martínez, Regina Izquierdo Fort

Por qué importa

Este ensayo clínico piloto evalúa el impacto de Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 y ATCC PTA 5289 en diversos indicadores de salud bucal en adolescentes. El estudio, que incluyó la medición de Streptococcus mutans, pH salival, placa, gingivitis y sangrado gingival, investiga las posibles correlaciones entre estos parámetros y los hábitos dietéticos e de higiene oral. Aunque se observaron tendencias favorables en la reducción de S. mutans y mejoras en los índices de placa y gingivitis en el grupo que recibió el probiótico, los resultados no alcanzaron significación estadística. Se destaca la correlación entre hábitos alimentarios deficientes y un aumento de la placa. Estos hallazgos sugieren la necesidad de investigaciones más amplias para confirmar los efectos de estos probióticos en la población juvenil y su potencial aplicación preventiva.

Abstract original

To assess the effects of a probiotic upon oral health indices in adolescents and to establish relationships between these indices and dietary habits and oral hygiene. Twenty-seven adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age were randomized into two groups. The study group received tablets containing Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938/ ATCC 5289 for 28 days, while the control group received tablets without any bacteria. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus sp., and salivary pH were assessed at baseline and at 7, 14, 21, 28, and 45 days. The plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding indices were recorded at baseline and at 14, 28, and 45 days. Dietary and oral hygiene habits were also evaluated by means of a questionnaire. A less marked rise in S. mutans was recorded in the study group. Improvements were observed in terms of plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding, though statistical significance was not reached. Oral pH increased in the study group, though not to a significant degree. Poorer eating habits were significantly correlated to increased plaque. The study parameters decreased with the two strains of L. reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289, though the results failed to reach statistical.

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Autor Doctor&Cols

Toni Flichy
Cirugía Oral e Implantología

Cómo citar

García CB, Llop MR, Esparza MÁG, Flichy‐Fernández AJ, Martínez LM, Fort RI. The use of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 on oral health indexes in a school population: A pilot randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 2021. doi:10.1177/20587384211031107