Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Objective: This study aimed to improve the health of peri-implant tissues through continuous intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 (LSWB21) tablets. Methods: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 23 maintenance patients who had generally healthy oral per...

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Main Authors: Yusuke Taniguchi, Nao Suzuki, Kae Kakura, Kazunari Tanabe, Ryutaro Ito, Tadahiro Kashiwamura, Akie Fujimoto, Marie Naito, Masahiro Yoneda, Takashi Hanioka, Hirofumi Kido
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author Yusuke Taniguchi
Nao Suzuki
Kae Kakura
Kazunari Tanabe
Ryutaro Ito
Tadahiro Kashiwamura
Akie Fujimoto
Marie Naito
Masahiro Yoneda
Takashi Hanioka
Hirofumi Kido
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Nao Suzuki
Kae Kakura
Kazunari Tanabe
Ryutaro Ito
Tadahiro Kashiwamura
Akie Fujimoto
Marie Naito
Masahiro Yoneda
Takashi Hanioka
Hirofumi Kido
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description Objective: This study aimed to improve the health of peri-implant tissues through continuous intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 (LSWB21) tablets. Methods: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 23 maintenance patients who had generally healthy oral peri-implant tissues. Participants were divided into a test group (<i>n</i> = 12) receiving LSWB21 tablets and a control group (<i>n</i> = 11) receiving placebos. All patients took one tablet three times daily for 2 months. Evaluation measures included modified Gingival Index (mGI), modified Plaque Index (mPI), modified Bleeding Index (mBI), salivary secretory IgA, and oral symptoms assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months. Results: After 2 months, significant improvements in the mGI, mPI, and mBI were observed in the test group; significant improvement in the mPI was observed in the control group. Changes in the mGI over 2 months significantly differed between the groups (<i>p</i> = 0.038), and multiple regression analysis confirmed the effectiveness of LSWB21 in reducing the mGI (<i>p</i> = 0.034). Subjective symptoms such as bad breath in the test group and tongue symptoms in the control group also significantly improved. Conclusion: Continuous intake of LSWB21 may be beneficial for stabilizing peri-implant tissue. Trial registration: UMIN000039392 (UMIN-CTR).
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spelling doaj-art-0bf9e346a1ca4cd4a86fb027390b6fd82024-12-27T14:35:49ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292024-11-011412153210.3390/life14121532Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical TrialYusuke Taniguchi0Nao Suzuki1Kae Kakura2Kazunari Tanabe3Ryutaro Ito4Tadahiro Kashiwamura5Akie Fujimoto6Marie Naito7Masahiro Yoneda8Takashi Hanioka9Hirofumi Kido10Section of Oral Implantology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanDepartment of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of Oral Implantology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanTanabe Preservative Dentistry, 2-12-18 Mizutani, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 813-0031, JapanSection of Oral Implantology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of Oral Implantology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanDepartment of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanDepartment of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of General Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanDepartment of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of Oral Implantology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanObjective: This study aimed to improve the health of peri-implant tissues through continuous intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 (LSWB21) tablets. Methods: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 23 maintenance patients who had generally healthy oral peri-implant tissues. Participants were divided into a test group (<i>n</i> = 12) receiving LSWB21 tablets and a control group (<i>n</i> = 11) receiving placebos. All patients took one tablet three times daily for 2 months. Evaluation measures included modified Gingival Index (mGI), modified Plaque Index (mPI), modified Bleeding Index (mBI), salivary secretory IgA, and oral symptoms assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months. Results: After 2 months, significant improvements in the mGI, mPI, and mBI were observed in the test group; significant improvement in the mPI was observed in the control group. Changes in the mGI over 2 months significantly differed between the groups (<i>p</i> = 0.038), and multiple regression analysis confirmed the effectiveness of LSWB21 in reducing the mGI (<i>p</i> = 0.034). Subjective symptoms such as bad breath in the test group and tongue symptoms in the control group also significantly improved. Conclusion: Continuous intake of LSWB21 may be beneficial for stabilizing peri-implant tissue. Trial registration: UMIN000039392 (UMIN-CTR).https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1532<i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i>periimplantitisprobioticsrandomized controlled trial
spellingShingle Yusuke Taniguchi
Nao Suzuki
Kae Kakura
Kazunari Tanabe
Ryutaro Ito
Tadahiro Kashiwamura
Akie Fujimoto
Marie Naito
Masahiro Yoneda
Takashi Hanioka
Hirofumi Kido
Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Life
<i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i>
periimplantitis
probiotics
randomized controlled trial
title Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
title_full Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
title_fullStr Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
title_short Effect of Continuous Intake of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> WB21 on Tissues Surrounding Implants: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
title_sort effect of continuous intake of i lactobacillus salivarius i wb21 on tissues surrounding implants a double blind randomized clinical trial
topic <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i>
periimplantitis
probiotics
randomized controlled trial
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/12/1532
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