Probiotic supplement with gum treatment for smokers
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a special probiotic supplement (synbiotic) to standard gum disease treatment helps smokers with advanced periodontitis. It may help reduce gum inflammation and improve treatment results.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with advanced gum disease (periodontitis).
- You smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.
- You have not had gum treatment or taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs in the past 3 months.
- You have at least 20 natural teeth.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
Quick eligibility check
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