Evaluation of The Effect of Live Probiotic Cultures Present in Fermented Dairy Product (Yogurt) Versus The Effect of Freeze-Dried Probiotic Sachets on Gingival Bleeding of Adolescents

The Effect of Freeze-Dried Probiotic Sachets Versus Fermented Dairy Product (Yogurt) on Gingival Bleeding on Brushing in Adolescents (12-15) Years Old : A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study

To evaluate the effect of probiotics supplied in two different forms (dairy products containing probiotics as yogurt and freeze-dried synthetic probiotics sachets) on improving gingival condition and caries potentiality of dental plaque in adolescents

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children aged 12-15 years old
2. Children complaining from gingival problems
3. Medically free children
4. Children not registered in other clinical researches

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Children with systemic diseases, mental disorders, chronic debilitating diseases.
2. Children using antibiotic treatment during the study
3. Children with orthodontic treatment
4. Children using antimicrobial mouthwash
5. Children taking any probiotic supplemental therapy