Open AccessEffect of freeze dried powdered probiotics on gingival status and plaque inhibition: A randomized, double-blind, parallel study
Author(s) -
Asif Yousuf,
Mohsin Sidiq,
Shravani Ganta,
Anup Nagaraj,
Preeti Vishnani,
Iram Jan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_836_16
Subject(s) - bifidobacterium bifidum , medicine , probiotic , bifidobacterium longum , lactobacillus acidophilus , placebo , bifidobacterium , dentistry , randomized controlled trial , dental plaque , lactobacillus , food science , bacteria , pathology , chemistry , genetics , alternative medicine , fermentation , biology
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of freeze dried powdered probiotics on gingival status and plaque inhibition among 12-15-year-old schoolchildren.