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Periodontitis

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Periodontitis is a serious gum infection where the gums can pull away from the teeth, bone can be lost, and teeth may loosen or fall out. It is largely preventable and usually the result of poor oral hygiene. In the early stages, it’s known as gingivitis.

1,822 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

1,822 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

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Are probiotics beneficial for the treatment of periodontal disease in adults with type 2 diabetes?

In this meta-analysis of 7 clinical trials (5 randomized controlled trials and 2 nonrandomized controlled trials) in 514 men and women with type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease, probiotics reduced one inflammatory biomarker and improved one dental health metric.

Probiotic lozenges can improve clinical outcomes in adults with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis

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Examine Database References

Blood glucose - Abdelhaleem IA, Brakat AM, Adayel HM, Asla MM, Rizk MA, Aboalfetoh AYThe effects of resveratrol on glycemic control and cardiometabolic parameters in patients with T2DM: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Med Clin (Barc).(2022-Jun-24)
Dental Health Metrics - Benavides-Reyes C, Cabello I, Magán-Fernández A, Rodríguez-Barranco M, Usta SN, Mesa FClinical effects of probiotics on the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Oral Health.(2025 Apr 4)