The role of probiotics and dietary interventions in the treatment of periodontitis: a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial
摘要
The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation and diet-supported probiotic use on periodontal clinical parameters in individuals with periodontitis.
MethodsA total of 120 female participants aged between 20 and 60 years, diagnosed with periodontitis and without systemic diseases, were included in the study. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups: control group (conventional treatment), probiotic group (conventional treatment + probiotics), and diet + probiotic group (conventional treatment + probiotics + personalized diet). Clinical evaluations were performed using measurements of probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL), while dietary intake was assessed using three-day food records. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 software, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
ResultsAfter a six-week follow-up, significant reductions in PD and CAL were observed in the probiotic and especially the diet-supported probiotic groups (p < 0.001). In the diet + probiotic group, PD improved by 41.5% and CAL by 42.7%. Nutritional analysis revealed that protein and fiber intake supported periodontal improvement, whereas sugar and carbohydrate consumption had negative effects (p < 0.05).
ConclusionProbiotics were found to support periodontal healing, and this effect was significantly enhanced by a personalized anti-inflammatory diet. It is recommended that probiotics and balanced nutrition be integrated into a holistic approach in the treatment of periodontitis.
Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06944938, First Submitted: 10/04/2025 (Retrospectively registered) First Posted: 25/04/2025.