Can probiotics replace antibiotics for gum disease?
NCT ID NCT07592416
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding probiotics or antibiotics to standard non-surgical gum disease treatment helps improve gum health. Sixty adults with severe periodontitis took part. The goal was to see if probiotics could be a safer alternative to antibiotics, which can cause side effects like antibiotic resistance.
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Universidade de São Paulo
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14040-904, Brazil
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